Turning Point Church - Early Learning Center 2.5 to 3 year old Classroom Lead Teacher Spokane, WA · Part time Company website

Apply for 2.5 to 3 year old Classroom Lead Teacher

A lead teacher must meet the following qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen years old.

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and complete the applicable preservice requirements

• Have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department within five years from being employed or promoted into this position at any licensed early learning program.

• Progress towards an ECE short certificate or equivalent. A center lead teacher must have an ECE short certificate within two years of receiving an ECE initial certificate, or seven years from being employed or promoted into this position at any licensed early learning program.

• Have their professional development progress documented annually.

• Previous learning center/daycare experience

Required Skills

• A love and talent for working with young children while sharing a love of the Lord

• Implement a daily and weekly schedule as determined by curriculum

• Maintain a positive, consistent and nurturing environment

• Communicate with parents and families about each child’s development

• Sustain a clean and safe classroom environment

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Curriculum development experience

• Problem solving

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Knowledge of child development, teaching strategies and appropriate activities for 2-6 year-olds

• Ability to stick to deadlines and complete paperwork in a timely manner

• Ability to work closely with other teachers as a team

• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Brightwheel or similar program experience

• Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing

Additional Questions to Consider before applying

1.        Do you have a love for Jesus and want to share His love with young children?

2.        Do you have experience with and truly enjoy working with preschoolers?

3.        Are you a creative and flexible team player?

4.        Do you have a Merit account and all of the requirements met?

·     Background check

·     Fingerprints

·     TB test

·     CPR certification with infant/child

·     Food Handlers Permit

·     Blood Borne pathogens

·     Childcare Basics

If not all of these are in place now, are you willing to get them done promptly?