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SECC Teacher Job Description
Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC) at Temple B’nai Torah is a Jewish, Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. SECC is dedicated to excellence in early childhood education, nurturing each child’s growth, curiosity, and development. Joining SECC means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to giving young children a strong foundation for lifelong success. At SECC, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the joy of early childhood education. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives while working in a nurturing, Reggio Emilia-inspired environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborative Environment: Foster a culture that reflects values of respect, kindness, and community.
- Positive Learning Atmosphere: Create an interactive, developmentally appropriate, and nurturing environment for students, families, and coworkers.
- Child Guidance: Use developmentally appropriate techniques to sustain children’s interests and encourage positive peer and adult interactions.
- Family Partnerships: Build and maintain supportive relationships with parents, teachers, and staff.
- Growth Mindset: Embrace continuous learning, self-improvement, and professional development.
- Reggio Emilia Approach: Implement Reggio Emilia-inspired practices while maintaining a safe, positive classroom culture.
- Independence & Teamwork: Balance working independently with effective collaboration.
- Customer Orientation: Provide excellent service to all members of the SECC community.
- Compliance & Knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of SECC philosophy, policies, handbooks, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and other state/federal guidelines.
- Active Supervision: Ensure children’s safety and well-being indoors and outdoors.
- Environment Care: Maintain clean, safe classrooms, playgrounds, and common spaces.
- Communication: Communicate constructively with students, staff, and families.
- Participation: Attend weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, quarterly in-service days, and occasional center events.
- Health & Safety: Prioritize student health needs, including allergies, medical plans, and food intolerances.
- Technology & Documentation: Utilize BrightWheel and complete required classroom paperwork promptly.
- Flexibility: Perform additional duties as needed.
Position Details
- Status: Non-exempt; part-time, eligible for overtime
- Minimum Hours: On-call/substitute teachers can have the option to have a minimum of 5 hours scheduled per week. Otherwise, hours are subject to change depending on staffing needs of the center.
- Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Available times to work will fall in these hours)
- Reporting: Reports to SECC Leadership Team and Director
- Hourly Pay: $23–$28 per hour, commensurate with experience.Job Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- Initial Certificate (12 credits), expected within 5 years
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, preferred
Experience
- At least 2 years of classroom experience in early childcare, highly preferred
- Experience in Reggio Emilia–inspired environments, highly preferred
Pre-Onboarding Requirements
· Ability to pass a Portable Background Check
· Negative TB Test (within the last 12 months)
· COVID & MMR Vaccines
· Childcare Basics: STARS 30 Hours
· DCYF Trainings
· Pediatric through Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED
· Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
· Food Workers Card
Physical & Other Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to document children’s work through various media
- Ability to pass a background check
- Compliance with state, federal, and SECC guidelines regarding immunizations and health safety training
- Physical and mental alertness with appropriate energy levels to perform essential job functions
- Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities
- Ability to frequently lift, move, or hold children up to 40 pounds (occasionally more)
- COVID-19 vaccination up to date
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision for FT employees
· Flexible Savings Account: FSA (FT & enrolled in insurance)
· 403(b): 3% match
· Annual Continued Training stipend after 6 months of employment (FT & PT)
· Accrued PTO: Sick, Vacation, Personal Days, 11 Federal holidays, ~7 additional holidays
· All employees are eligible for childcare discounts within SECC.
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- We have 5 classrooms at our center. We have an infants room, 1-2 yr old room, 2-3 yr old room, 3-4 yr old room, and 4-6 yr old room. What rooms are you open to supporting in?
- This is an on-call/substitute position. Hours are subject to change based on staffing needs of the center. We can offer 5 hours a week guaranteed if the candidate would like to request this. What times during the week are you available? We are open Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm.
Experience:
- Childcare Center: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
