Teacher, Preschool (Head Start)

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a highly qualified Preschool Teacher to join our team of educators and work in strong collaborative partnership with the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Job duties include collaboration with the teaching team provide a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum that meets the needs of the classroom community. The Teacher, in partnership with the teaching team, implements diverse experiences that support global learning focusing on the childs back experience and heritage

At Educare, you will join a community of learners focused on providing high quality care and early childhood education, while working closely with families to support the growth and development of their children. Educare is a research-based early learning program implementing best and most promising new practices. We hold high expectations for achieving child and family goals and offer reflective practices so that teachers reach and sustain those goals. We are part of a support system that enables personal and professional growth within an intentional culture of inclusion and diversity. We encourage you to join us in achieving a vision of excellence, innovation, creativity, and equity for the children and families we serve

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washingtons K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washingtons K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd

Early Learning Program Hiring Requirements. Portable Background Check: All Early Learning Program hires must have a cleared PSESD fingerprint background check (Washington State Patrol and FBI clearance) and a cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before their hire date, and every three (3) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment. Applicants without a current PBC should consider completing a PBC during the application phase. Please click here for instructions, and please click here to start the process

Required Health Documentation to be completed within 30 days of official start date for all Early Learning staff, including:. Completed Medical Release Form. Tuberculosis clearance (if not included on Medical Release Form). MMR vaccine documentation (if not included on Medical Release Form). Minimum Qualifications. 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. Preferred Qualifications. 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. ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES. CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap

RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color

RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways

TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agencys culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future

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

Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:. Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable)

Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications

Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process. Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement

Location: White Center, Educare. Job Type: Full-time. Hiring Salary Range: $24.91 $31.11 (Salary Band III). Full Salary Range: $24.91 $34.34 (Salary Band III). Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support Early Learning. We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025

Benefits. We offer comprehensive 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 electric car charging stations (Renton office). Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by 5/6/2024

Jobs are listed here for information only. To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the PSESD School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered

PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply

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