Head Start Teachers/Family Educators - Toledo, WA

Do you want to work in a dynamic organization dedicated to providing people an opportunity to enhance their quality of life? Reliable Enterprises ensures at-risk families, children, and adults stabilize and achieve success in their lives. Every child deserves a healthy and safe environment to learn and grow. We are seeking Teacher/Family Educators for our three pre-school classrooms at Lewis County Head Start.

Lewis County Head Start is a free preschool for children ages three and four and works with families and children to cultivate children’s school readiness skills including social and emotional development. Our desire is for every child to be successful. We offer four, six, and seven hour class day models at three different locations throughout Lewis County.

Lewis County Head Start Teacher/Family Educators are responsible for providing classroom education. Positional duties and requirements include:

· Daily individualized one-to-one and large/small group activities to address the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom.

· Maintain a welcoming classroom environment that makes children/families feel comfortable.

· Work with parents to determine parental needs and interest for future parent education sessions.

· Conduct Home Visits and Parent-Teacher Conferences to develop Parent-Teacher child goals.

· Support parents as the primary educator of their child, sharing information on educational strategies, classroom progress, child health/development/behavior, and Family Engagement, Mapping & Goals.

· Assist with meal prep and service for children.

All positions are full-time with competitive wages, full medical benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; health savings accounts; IRA retirement plans; vacation/sick leave time; and schedules may vary.

Lewis County Head Start provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.63 - $30.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30