Early Learning Union Teachers

Description Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks highly qualified Union Teachers to join our team of educators and work in strong collaborative partnership with the classroom teaching teams. Job duties include collaboration with the teaching teams, providing developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum that meets the needs of the classroom community. Responsibilities Collaborate with teaching teams to develop and implement a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum that meets the needs of the classroom community. Job-Specific Competencies Ability to change – Exhibits the ability to change and adapt. Contributes to change efforts in a creative and positive manner. Teamwork – Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions. Child growth and development – Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth. Curriculum and instructional support – Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to State and Federal learning standards and curriculum adaptation and implementation. Utilizes evidence‑based research regarding teaching strategies to advance practices that meet the needs of all students. Continuous learning and self‑development – Engages a growth mindset through learning and input from others, and takes responsibility to actively pursue self‑development. Minimum Qualifications – Teacher Preschool AA or higher in ECE, with experience teaching preschool‑age children; OR Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ECE (PreK‑grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education; OR AA or higher degree in a related field with 20 credits in ECE and 9 months experience in preschool classroom. Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program. Minimum Qualifications – Teacher, Infant/Toddler AA or higher in a related field with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0‑5; OR a current Infant/Toddler CDA and 12 months experience working with children 0‑5; OR a current Preschool CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0‑5 years; OR an ECE initial certificate with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0‑5. Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program. Preferred Qualifications – Teacher Preschool Early Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experience. Experience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications – Teacher Infant/Toddler Early Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experience. Experience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. 24 annual leave days per year. 12 sick days. 12 paid holidays. Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System. Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan. Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office). #J-18808-Ljbffr Puget Sound Educational Service District