Early Childhood Educators Job at Cottesmore Child Care, Gig Harbor, WA

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  • Cottesmore Child Care
  • Gig Harbor, WA

Job Description


Summary

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Lead Teachers or floaters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with children through play, music, stories, art, and other creative activities. Our goal is to create a fun, nurturing environment where children can build skills, develop positive behaviors, and form strong relationships, and get them ready for Kindergarten.

We are a non-profit organization (not affiliated with a church or franchise) offering a supportive workplace, discounted childcare for employees, paid holiday closures, accrued vacation time, and professional development assistance. We value long-term commitment and are looking for someone eager to grow with us.

Duties

  • Provide care and supervision for a group of children in a classroom setting
  • Work collaboratively with the supervisor and teachers to develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum wrapped around the Creative Curriculum
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisor/staff and parents
  • Be supportive and flexible with the needs of the center

Requirements

Additional requirements (must have or be willing to obtain):
  • 30-hour STARS Child Care Basics Training
  • Current certification in Basic First Aid and Infant/Child CPR
  • MAT (Medication Administration Training)
  • HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens Training
  • Food Handler’s Permit
  • TB test clearance
  • Successful completion of a full background check.


Other skills:
  • Ability to work effectively with families of diverse backgrounds, including single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting families, LGBTQ+ families, non-English speakers, teen parents, and families navigating sensitive circumstances.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs, Zoom, and other online platforms.

Nice To Haves

Preferred requirements:

  • At least 1 year of experience as a child care teacher/caregiver OR
  • AA/BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR
  • Working on the state-mandated requirements

Benefits

  • Pay is based on experience and education
  • Education and professional development assistance
  • Some medical benefits are available
  • 8 paid holidays (after 90-day probation period)
  • Accrued vacation (with increases based on length of service)
  • State-mandated paid sick leave

Job Tags

Full time, Trial period, Flexible hours

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