POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The position of Early Learning Preschool Lead Teacher is directly responsible for providing an educational and nurturing inclusive learning environment that meets the developmental needs of all children including those with disabilities, in all preschool classrooms including multi-language, and Early Childhood Assistance Education Program (ECEAP).
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
•Observes and assesses the development of children.
•Plans and implements required curricula based on individualized child assessments.
•Guides and interacts with children during age/developmentally appropriate learning
activities.
•Designs the classroom environment and maintains a clean, organized and safe environment for children that meets Early Achievers quality standards.
•Implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities.
•Builds positive relationships with children and families.
•Plans and implements guidance strategies for children.
•Engages families in classroom and program planning and activities including offering conferences quarterly to align with TS Gold checkpoints.
•May assist families in establishing school readiness goals.
•Maintains records of students which includes documentation of observations, student
assessments and child's work.
•Works with children in a warm and confident manner individually and in group settings.
•Responds appropriately to the needs of children and communicates with parents.
•Works with a diverse population of children, including children with special needs.
•Communicates effectively with staff.
•Works effectively as a team member in planning and implementing appropriate activities.
•Mediates conflicts between children.
•Keeps current on emergency procedures, including child safety drills.
•Ensures that children are in auditory/visual supervision range at all times.
•Attends staff meetings and professional development trainings.
•Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
•Reports directly to and is supervised by Building Administrator
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
Required:
•Early Childhood Education State Certificate (47 credits) or Short Certificate (20 credits) or equivalent
Preferred:
•Experience working with children with diverse aptitudes and levels of achievement.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
•Valid First Aid and CPR certification
•Registration in state electronic workforce registry (Merit)
•Completion of Department of Early Learning background check; TB test, MMR vaccine
•Completion of applicable in service and/or continuing professional development/training requirements
KNOWLEDGE OF: (position requirements at entry):
•Understands State Performance Standards
•Child development and behavior management
•Age and developmentally appropriate practices and activities
•Health, safety, injury prevention and sanitary practices
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
•Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
•Implements individualized and group developmentally appropriate curricula
•Observes child behavior changes and take necessary health and safety precautions
•Works effectively as a member of a team
•Ability to organize and complete tasks
•Works collaboratively with staff and parents
•Demonstrates problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
•Maintains confidentiality.
•Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
•Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and
legal requirements
•Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Physical Requirements:
•Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a general posting for one or more Lead Teacher positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.
AISP pay range E (starting at $31.90 per hour). This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 40 hours per week for a 180 day annual assignment. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org
Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org
Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.