Job Openings in Childcare/Early Learning Pateros Treehouse Early Education Organization is hiring multiple positions beginning August 1, 2023. We are seeking energetic and compassionate Lead Teachers: Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teachers who seek to create safe, healthy and nurturing learning environments. Additionally, we are looking for a Center Director and assistants in the infant and preschool rooms. This facility is newly remodeled and hopes to open it’s doors for clients in February 2023. This is a wonderful new opportunity for both children and staff. Give us a call if you are interested.

Prepared Date: 7/2023

Positions Open for Hire: 1. Center Director/Lead Teacher (1 position) 2. Lead Teacher - Infant (1-2 positions) 3. Lead Teacher - Toddler (1 position) 4. Lead Teacher - Preschool/School Aged (1 position) 5. Assistant Teacher - Infant (1 position)

Job Type: Full Time - Hourly, 40 hrs/wk and Part Time hourly positions will be needed as well

Pay Rates: TBD on Experience, Education and Certification

Work Location: 128 N. Independence St., Pateros WA

Position Start Date: August 2023, TBD

Length of Hire Opening: Until filled with qualified candidates ________________________________________________________________________

For interest, inquiries, questions - please contact Carlene Anders, PTEEO Executive Director at (509)733-0318 or email to paterostreehouse2021@gmail.com.

To Apply:

1. Prepare cover letter expressing why interested, what positions you might be interested in and general qualifications

2. Prepare a resume listing previous work, education, certifications, etc.

3. E-mail both to paterostreehouse2021@gmail.com

4. Carlene (509)733-0318 will contact you regarding your application and set up an appointment for interview If you are concerned about the qualifications, certifications or requirements please give Carlene a call to discuss. There are multiple pathways for getting what is needed to work in the Early Learning field as a licensed provider with DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families).

Minimum Requirements for all positions prior to Employment:

1. Must be 18 years of age

2. Must have a high school diploma

3. Must pass a Portable Background Check with fingerprints

4. Must have a negative TB test that is no older than 6 months prior to hiring (can test once hired, prior to working) Each position will have additional requirements and can be discussed upon submittal of letter of interest and resume ________________________________________________________________________

Center Director/Lead Teacher Summary: Directs, administers, and coordinates daily operation of the Pateros Treehouse Early Education Center. Is lead teacher as needed, scheduled, on a daily basis to fill in for leads or supplement hours as needed. Each age classroom will have a primary lead teacher. A lead teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of children in their care who are either infants, toddler and preschool aged children. The primary function of lead teachers is to work with parents, administrators and other teachers to improve students' experience and meet teaching objectives. Additionally, lead teachers plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment of the classroom to create opportunities that meet the changing needs of the developing child. Lead teacher positions - Infant Room, Toddler Room 1, Toddler Room 2, Preschool Room, School Aged Room. Most Center Directors hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field. A valid CPR certification is required along with 2 years' of experience in a teaching capacity and lesson planning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities for Center Director/Lead Teacher include the following. Other duties may be assigned. https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/early-learning-providers/qualifications/child-care-providers • Successful lead teachers are friendly and passionate about child development and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents and caregivers • Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with teaching staff • Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation • Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests • Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to Child Care setting • Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development in their care • Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth • Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required.

Duties and Responsibilities for Lead Teacher include the following. Other duties may be assigned. https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ Lead_Teacher_Role_Checklist.pdf • Successful lead teachers are friendly and passionate about child development and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents and caregivers • Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with teaching staff • Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation • Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests • Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to Child Care setting • Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development in their care • Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth • Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required

Education and/or Experience Combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the scope of duties and responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications for Director/Lead Teacher:

1. Ability to be extremely flexible.

2. Experience in personnel management, experience with contracts and grievance and arbitration processes.

3. Budgeting experience.

4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and computerized software systems.

5. Ability to manage multiple projects and remain calm under pressure.

6. Knowledge of disaster long term recovery and understanding of the NVOAD LTR Guide.

7. Direct experience in disaster recovery.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver’s License

Supervisory Responsibilities/Reports to: Directly supervises assistant staff. Reports to Center Director.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Capacity for planning and organizing, prioritizing and planning work activities and using time efficiently • Display of appropriate interpersonal skills • Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, funders, board members • Capability to handle confidential information and materials appropriately • Exhibit an immense level of ethics, treating people with respect, inspiring the trust of others and working with integrity and principles • Display a high level of professionalism, approaching others in a tactful manner, reacting well under pressure and always treating others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position • Provide a high quality of work, demonstrating accuracy, timeliness and thoroughness • Observe safety and security procedures • Maintain adaptability, managing competing demands, adapting to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events • Is dependable, follows instructions and responds to board direction • Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences • Takes initiative and provides program suggestions that promote organization goals • Includes appropriate people in decision-making process • Ability to deal with variables and problems that arise in the course of assigned tasks • Meets challenges with resourcefulness • Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Conditions of Employment: This is an exempt hourly position. Pay is contingent on experience and education. The board of directors may consider a salaried position if appropriate. The potential employee shall sign and date the job description to signify compliance with the conditions of employment, minimum qualifications, and an understanding of the job requirements. This organization reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. For interest, inquiries, questions, application - please contact Carlene Anders, (509)733-0318 or email to paterostreehouse2021@gmail.com.

Reports To: Board Executive Director and/or Board of Directors - PTEEO (Pateros Treehouse Early Education Organization)