Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD)
Teacher, Infant/Toddler (EHS)
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a highly qualified Infant/Toddler 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 with the teaching team implements diverse experiences that support global learning focusing on the child’s back experience and heritage.Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by best consideration date
5/6/2024.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
5/14/2024.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 Washington’s 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.Purpose StatementThe job of Teacher, Infant & Toddler is done for the purpose/s of providing quality, comprehensive child development services and selected health services to infants, toddlers, and their families; and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting and center activities.This job reports to Mentor TeacherEssential FunctionsActs as a support to families for the purpose of helping to meet specific family needs related to child guidance and development, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement in the program.Administers health screenings (part day) and developmental testing programs, assessments, etc. (both part day and full day) for the purpose of identifying needs, assessing student development and/or developing individual learning plans.Assists children with hand washing, tooth brushing, diapering, etc. for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene and meeting standards.Attends a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-service trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining their professional knowledge.Cleans facilities, equipment, and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.Collaborates with families for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.Conducts home visits and conferences for the purpose of providing information and resources to families on a schedule in compliance with program requirements and to partner with families in educational planning and goal setting.Coordinates a variety of activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives.Coordinates development of Individualized Educational Plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and performance standards, encouraging parent involvement, and maximizing child outcomes.Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s END: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.Engages in Active Supervision, as defined by the Head Start National Center on Health, with focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.Implements academic, behavior, developmental, health and nutrition plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and performance standards; maximizing student outcomes, achieving program objectives and encouraging parent involvement.Instructs children for the purpose of optimizing outcomes for each child in accordance with School Readiness goals.Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference, cross component communication and/audit trail for compliance with district, local, state and federal regulations.Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.Models conversation, respectful interaction, conflict resolution, and clean-up/self-care activities for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior and supporting a positive classroom climate in a culturally sensitive manner.Organizes and serves meals and snacks in compliance with USDA and HS regulations for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.Participates in a variety of program activities for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.Participates in local and national evaluation activities for the purpose of continuous program improvement.Participates as a team member in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.Prepares reports for the purpose of documenting family and child activities as described in the workplan.Provides child guidance information and support for the purpose of increasing parent/family understanding of child development, learning and school readiness.Replies to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or referrals.Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.Supports development of weekly curriculum plans with individualization for students in collaboration with classroom team that includes: indoor and outdoor instruction, quiet and active learning opportunities, group, small group and individualized instruction, environmental adaptations and use of daily routines for learning for the purpose of supporting individual and group needs, maximize child outcomes and deliver services in compliance with established guidelines.Other FunctionsAssist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.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 Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future.JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESABILITY TO CHANGE : Exhibits the ability to change and adapt. Contributes to change efforts in a creative and positive manner.CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT : Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth.AA or higher in a related field with Infant toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5;
ORa current Infant/Toddler CDA and 12 months experience working with children 0-5;
ORa current Preschool CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5 years;
ORan ECE initial certificate with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool programEarly Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experienceExperience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds
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5/6/2024.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
5/14/2024.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 Washington’s 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.Purpose StatementThe job of Teacher, Infant & Toddler is done for the purpose/s of providing quality, comprehensive child development services and selected health services to infants, toddlers, and their families; and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting and center activities.This job reports to Mentor TeacherEssential FunctionsActs as a support to families for the purpose of helping to meet specific family needs related to child guidance and development, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement in the program.Administers health screenings (part day) and developmental testing programs, assessments, etc. (both part day and full day) for the purpose of identifying needs, assessing student development and/or developing individual learning plans.Assists children with hand washing, tooth brushing, diapering, etc. for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene and meeting standards.Attends a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-service trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining their professional knowledge.Cleans facilities, equipment, and playground area for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.Collaborates with families for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.Conducts home visits and conferences for the purpose of providing information and resources to families on a schedule in compliance with program requirements and to partner with families in educational planning and goal setting.Coordinates a variety of activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives.Coordinates development of Individualized Educational Plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and performance standards, encouraging parent involvement, and maximizing child outcomes.Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s END: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.Engages in Active Supervision, as defined by the Head Start National Center on Health, with focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.Implements academic, behavior, developmental, health and nutrition plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and performance standards; maximizing student outcomes, achieving program objectives and encouraging parent involvement.Instructs children for the purpose of optimizing outcomes for each child in accordance with School Readiness goals.Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference, cross component communication and/audit trail for compliance with district, local, state and federal regulations.Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.Models conversation, respectful interaction, conflict resolution, and clean-up/self-care activities for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior and supporting a positive classroom climate in a culturally sensitive manner.Organizes and serves meals and snacks in compliance with USDA and HS regulations for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.Participates in a variety of program activities for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.Participates in local and national evaluation activities for the purpose of continuous program improvement.Participates as a team member in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.Prepares reports for the purpose of documenting family and child activities as described in the workplan.Provides child guidance information and support for the purpose of increasing parent/family understanding of child development, learning and school readiness.Replies to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or referrals.Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.Supports development of weekly curriculum plans with individualization for students in collaboration with classroom team that includes: indoor and outdoor instruction, quiet and active learning opportunities, group, small group and individualized instruction, environmental adaptations and use of daily routines for learning for the purpose of supporting individual and group needs, maximize child outcomes and deliver services in compliance with established guidelines.Other FunctionsAssist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.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 Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future.JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESABILITY TO CHANGE : Exhibits the ability to change and adapt. Contributes to change efforts in a creative and positive manner.CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT : Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth.AA or higher in a related field with Infant toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5;
ORa current Infant/Toddler CDA and 12 months experience working with children 0-5;
ORa current Preschool CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5 years;
ORan ECE initial certificate with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool programEarly Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experienceExperience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds
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