LOCATION:  YWCA Family Village Early Childhood Development Center Preschool and Child Care Program for Homeless and Low Income Young Children, including Head Start Full Day Services.

REPORTS TO:  Director, Child Care

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive Early Childhood Program, ensuring that curriculum, lesson plans, child screenings and assessments, classroom environment and classroom routines following Head Start Performance Standards and PSESD Work Plan
• Conducts a minimum of two home visits and two conferences per year with each family enrolled in Head Start
• Participates in interdisciplinary staffing with Head Start at least three times per year
• Maintains Head Start required documentation and records that are stored in a confidential manner
• Plans and participates in parent involvement programs
• Attends trainings as required
• Assesses the development and needs of each child within eight weeks of enrollment and updates them at least twice per year
• Makes recommendations on any referrals to the Director
• Organizes and maintains classroom environment, supplies and equipment
• Provides direct supervision and training of Assistant Teacher, Floaters and volunteers in the classroom
• Communicates frequently with parents (verbally, in writing and through conferences)
• Implements schedules and routines in cooperation with other staff members in an equitable manner
• Maintains health and safety standards according to licensing requirements
• Keeps abreast of current research and practices in Early Childhood Education and the needs of the homeless children
• Develops positive relationships with children, parents, co-workers and volunteers
• Maintains necessary records
• Plans and implements family social events
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in early Childhood Education; OR
• AA in Early Childhood Education or CDA plus two years experience in Early Childhood Education; OR
• BA in a related field with one year experience preferred in Early Childhood Education and with the requirement that within three years one of the following would be obtained; State ECE Endorsement, OR an AA in Early Childhood Education, OR a CDA

REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of physical exam and negative TB test must be on file
• First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
• Food Handler’s Permit within 90 days
• Proven ability in all areas of Early Childhood curriculum development and implementation including language development, music, art, pre-reading, pre-math, pre-science, etc.
• Requires some scheduling flexibility for training, home visits, staffing, and parent events
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and  reliable automobile

RATE, HOURS, BENEFITS

• $11.90 – 19.28 per hour DOQ
• 40 hours per week
• Good benefit package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans

TO APPLY:  Please submit cover letter and resume including where you found this position to kparys@ywcaworks.org.

CLOSING DATE:  This position will remain open until filled.

The YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County is an equal opportunity employer.