Lead Teacher (Head Start, 11.5 months, 40 hours) at Lower Columbia College

DetailsAt a Glance!Committed. Passionate. Caring. Skilled. These qualities define the Lead Teachers at Lower Community College. Our Teachers make a difference daily in the lives of preschool aged children and their families. If you share these qualities our Lead Teacher position is the right fit for you. See the Benefits tab for even more reasons to apply today!The Lead Teacher is responsible for an Early Childhood Center Classroom supervising 13-15 children including classroom activities and meal times. Head Start Lead Teachers coordinate parent teacher conferences and home visits with addition to classroom activities this position will be responsible for maintaining records for all children and families. This position will work closely with parents families community partners and other staff members. We currently have one Lead Teacher opening:Head Start classroom at Barnes North11.50 months 40 hours per weekSchedule: 7:00 am - 4:00 pmThis position is classified as a Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 under Washington State Classification Specifications. This position reports to the Area Manager.Application deadline: This position will be open until 11/30/25 with an initial review date of December 1st. Successful candidates typically start towards the beginning of the salary range and will receive scheduled salary increases.Follow Head Start:For more onLower Columbia College Head Start see theAnnual Reportand join ourSocial Mediapage. Examples of Duties & ResponsibilitiesYou will have the opportunity to:Carry out and implement an appropriate Early Childhood Center based-program for 13-15 preschool childrenProvide and maintains an environment reflective with Creative Curriculum philosophy framework and components of ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale).Develop and utilize lesson plans approved curriculums which reflect mandated elements parental and cultural influences emphasis on needs of individual children. Planning for the individual child the social intellectual emotional and physical development. Develop child and adult directed educational activities based on strengths interest and needs of children in the classroom.Include parent planning in the classroom home and center activities.Maintain and evaluate recordsRecord and evaluate each childs growth and development for the purpose of planning activities to suit individual needsSubmit required reports and other communications i.e. lesson plans field trip requests monthly newsletters and calendars end-of-the-month reports weekly attendance reports supply and form requests and assessment according to program timeframeMaintain case management of the childs site fileTeaming with parents and staffWork and meet with appropriate agencies parents and staff in developing goals PBSP Individual Plans Individual Education Plans (IEP) and discuss childs status and progressWork cooperatively with staff from all components to integrate health nutrition mental health education disabilities parent involvement and social service needs of each familyMake every effort to communicate with families in their home language i.e. utilize interpretersPersonal qualitiesRespects the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families personnel issues and program operations as defined in the Confidentiality Policy.Exhibits acceptable personal qualities and positive professional behavior such as: reliability enthusiasm initiative resourcefulness self-confidence control flexibility and honesty.Engage in reflective practicePerforms other related duties as requiredPhysical Requirements:Seldom:In emergency situations pick up children up to 80 lbs. (with assistance)Sit for long periods of time (up to 7 hours) during mandatory trainingsOccasionally:Multiple uses of bleach solution for cleaning/sanitizing classroom daily/weeklyClassroom arrangement including moving furnitureFrequently:Stack chairsBend over to pick up items and/or assist childrenSit either on child-sized chairs or the floorSquatExtended periods of standingMaintain sight and sound supervision of up to 18 children with a co-teacherDuring outside playLift carrying classroom materials (5-10 lbs.).This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills effort work conditions and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Typical QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Degree Requirements:Head Start Lead Teacher: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education; OR Bachelor degree in related field and AA in Early Childhood Education; OR AA in Early Childhood Education and enrolled in Bachelor program for Early Childhood Education.Minimum of two years of experience teaching in early childhood education working with children from infancy to grade 3.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child development.Previous experience serving low-income and/or underrepresented populations.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Drivers license.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual in English and SpanishCompetence in various curriculum areas such as music art science pre-reading storytelling numeric fluency and language development.Over two years of experience as a Lead Teacher in an early learning program (ages 3-5).Prior to First Day of EmploymentWashington State Patrol Background CheckSex Offender Registry CheckTB test completed within the last yearFood Worker CardCleared Portable Background Check through MERIT (to include fingerprinting)Unofficial TranscriptsPolicy Council ApprovalProvide Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Acceptable Version of CIS in accordance with the Washington Department of Health to include:MMR Vaccine or proof of immunity to measlesThe minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting but we do consider candidates with relatable education experience and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet exactly whats listed. With questions about qualifications feel free to reach out to our HR team.Supplemental InformationHow to apply:An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):Letter of Interest(cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position how your experience knowledge/skills education abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this positionResumeReferences- please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisorUnofficial transcripts(if applicable)Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.Residency RequirementTo be employed at Lower Columbia College applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.Lower Columbia College Human ResourcesFor any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture please call our Human Resources office at or email us directly at. Equal Employment OpportunityLower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington States Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX access equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague Vice President of Foundation HR & Legal Affairs 1600 Maple Street PO Box 3010 Longview WA 98632 Phone number Phone number/TTY .Learn more on ourNon-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visitAbout Title IX.The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.Diversity Equity & InclusionLCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds including differing beliefs cultures people and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize understand and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information seeDiversity & Equity.Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual MisconductPursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers or professional association. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.Mission Vision & ValuesOur Mission Vision & Values define our reason for being and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCCs Mission Vision & Values see ourStrategic Plan.Conditions of EmploymentIf you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.If you are hired and are proficient in Spanish you will have to take a Spanish proficiency test to receive the 5% assignment pay.Anticipated Start DateLCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day. Key Skills Invoicing,Community,E Learning,Hotel Front Office,Archicad Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 4320 - 5812