Toddler Teacher (Ages 12-36 Months)

Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC) at Temple B’nai Torah is committed to excellence and prioritizing the education and development of our children. When you join SECC, you become part of a team dedicated to giving young children the best start to a successful future. Solomike Early Childhood Center is a Jewish, Reggio Emilia-inspired school serving students 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and excited teachers for our brand-new teaching team.
 

Responsibilities: 

• Foster a collaborative environment that aligns with Jewish values including respect, kindness, and community for all. 

• Create an interactive, positive, and playful environment for students, families, coworkers, and yourself. 

• Interact with children using developmentally appropriate child guidance techniques while sustaining children’s interests and promoting positive interactions with other children and adults. 

• Build and maintain supportive partnerships with parents, teachers, and staff. 

• Cultivate a flexible and strategic growth mindset that challenges you to seek development, embrace self-improvement, and be willing to continuously learn. 

• A willingness to learn and implement a Reggio Emilia inspired approach while maintaining a positive, nurturing, and safe culture. 

• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a team. 

• Be customer oriented towards all within our community. 

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of SECC’s philosophy and policies, parent and employee handbooks, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and other state and federal guidelines for early childhood.  

• Actively supervise children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety and well-being. 

• Maintain a clean and safe environment including the classrooms, playground and common spaces. 

• Communicate effectively in a constructive manner with all students, staff, and families.  

• Participate in regularly scheduled weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, quarterly in-service days, and occasional center functions and activities. 

• Prioritize the health and safety of our students with an understanding of their allergies, food intolerances, medical needs, and individual student plans.  

• Be able to comprehend and utilize the BrightWheel platform and complete required classroom paperwork in a timely manner. 

• Be willing to perform other duties as needed. 

Position Details 

• Status: Non-exempt, part-time or full-time options. 

• Work Schedule: 5-day (M-F) work week with availability during all site operation hours (7am-6pm). 

• Reporting: Reports to an SECC Leadership Team Member and Director 

• Pay and Benefits: Pay is $21-$27 per hour, commensurate with experience. Medical and other benefits available for full-time employees. All employees are eligible for childcare discounts within SECC. 

Job Requirements: 

Education: 

1. HS Diploma or GED 
2. ECE Certificate or equivalent 
3. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience preferred

Experience:

1. At least 2 years of classroom in early learning childcare experience, preferred

Physical and Other Requirements

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills
2. The ability to thoroughly document children’s work through various media. 
3. Ability to pass a background check 
4. Must meet state, federal, and SECC guidelines regarding immunizations, health safety training, and practices. 
5. Must maintain physical and mental alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job functions. 
6. Must have full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in all activities. 
7. Must be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally more than 40 pounds. 
8. COVID-19 vaccine up to date.