Lead Teacher Preschoolers

<p><em>Are you&nbsp;<strong>passionate</strong>&nbsp;about working with children? Are you able to run an&nbsp;<strong>organized</strong>, fun environment for up to 20 children and provide strong direction for those assisting you? Would you like to work for a company who views<strong>&nbsp;love, safety, and success</strong>&nbsp;as things families, team, and children all desire?</em><br />&nbsp;<br />If you answered yes, then we would love to meet you and learn more.</p>

1020 NE 86th St Vancouver, WA 98665

Southwest Learning Centers

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Southwest Learning Centers</strong> is a community of supportive teachers and team members who recognize that in elevating families, team, and community, they elevate themselves. We change communities for the better.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Southwest Learning Centers we excel at supporting families to reach their unique vision of success by honoring their emotional and financial investment in us. Through support that transcends childcare alone, SWLC provides the sense of security, peace, and joy necessary for determined and engaged families to scale and live their best lives; making a positive impact upon their communities.</span></p> https://www.swlearns.com/

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Full-Time

$16-18.50/hr (based on experience)

Overview: <div><strong>WE BELIEVE<br /><br /></strong></div> <div><strong>Everyone is someone's child.<br /></strong>We strive to treat everyone with the care and respect those who love them would want for them.<strong><br /><br />Everyone deserves to feel loved.<br /></strong>Our students arrive confidently each day knowing their teachers and their family both value them.<strong><br /><br />Everyone deserves to feel safe.<br /></strong>Energy matters. Children are sensitive to their environment and rely upon their families and teachers to ensure their safety; physically and emotionally.<strong><br /><br />Everyone deserves to feel successful.<br /></strong>We celebrate wins! There are no small milestones. Whether it's holding a spoon, tying a shoe, or making a friend. Our teachers and families celebrate together.</div>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>&nbsp;WHAT YOU WILL DO AS THE PRESCHOOL TEACHER</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using the TSGold Planning and Assessment Program, you will be responsible for Preschool Teaching duties such as:&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;-Curriculum Planning: Designing lesson plans to align with state standards</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Progress Assessment: Utilizing formative assessment to better individualize instruction</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Family Conferencing: Meeting with families and students to review and collaborate ongoing progress</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Activity Planning: Scheduling for special events and offsite activities</span></p>
Requirements: <p><strong>YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU ARE</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reliable - you understand the emotional toll on children when their care is inconsistent. You respect your team with dependable attendance.<br /><br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;Empathetic - you understand that leaving their child with others is not a decision parents make lightly and you offer ongoing communication and assurances that their child is in your good care.<br /><br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Responsive - you know that a child's behavior is often driven by unspoken thoughts or concerns and you work to meet them where they are and help them to manage their feelings.<br /><br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Encouraging - you instill confidence in everyone you interact with, from the children in your class, to your team members, and your families. Guidance or suggestions are constructive and non-judgmental.<br /><br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emotional Balance - you understand that drama is for child's play and not a part of team interactions. You know how to ask for and offer support to team members without disruption to children's care.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;YOU POSSESS THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 years+ experience in a center or school setting<br /><br /></li> <li>Working knowledge of Curriculum Planning<br /><br /></li> <li>Experience with TSGold or willingness to learn<br /><br /></li> <li>Strong communication skills</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span><strong>WHY YOU&rsquo;LL LOVE WORKING WITH US<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Family is honored here - free or discounted childcare available (ask for details)<br /><br /></li> <li>Our team is appreciated - from the Owners to the Director, we regularly receive thank you&rsquo;s through big and small gestures<br /><br /></li> <li>Health matters - our team members are offered Medical, Dental, Vision insurance<br /><br /></li> <li>Paid Time Off which exceeds mandated requirements<br /><br /></li> <li>Holiday Pay after 1 year<br /><br /></li> <li>Your future matters - from ongoing training opportunities to retirement fund matching, our team is encouraged to grow<br /><br /></li> <li>$16-18.50/hr (based on experience)<br /><br /></li> </ul> <div>Are you ready to become part of our mission to build a better world one family at a time? Apply now!</div> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>