Associate's, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bremerton, WA, USA
In PersonClassroom-based in Bremerton; may require travel to other Head Start sites.
EducationEarly Childhood Education
About the job
Requirements
An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education plus three years teaching preschool-age children, or a BA/BS with at least 30 credits in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework plus one year of experience.
Early Head Start or Head Start experience is preferred.
Must pass applicable state and/or federal background checks before the hire date.
Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income people.
Must be aware of and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Must be able to input, aggregate, and analyze data, including generating accurate and complete reports.
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license for operating company vehicles or other vehicles for company business.
Must be able to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile for company business.
Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Must obtain a Food Worker Permit within 90 days of employment.
Must complete an initial physical exam within 90 days of employment.
Must complete tuberculosis testing upon employment and before contact with children; testing completed before hire will not be recognized.
Must have current immunizations per Washington Administrative Code; these may be obtained upon hire.
Must be able to physically match the activity level of infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-age children.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, twist, and bend intermittently, get down to a child's eye level and the floor, lift up to 50 pounds, grasp and manipulate with the hands, and reach above and below shoulder level.
Must be able to withstand classroom noise and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families.
Must be able to recognize and address safety concerns, discern accuracy and apply it to work, and operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to work directly with clients who may experience homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, or other mental or physical barriers.
Must exhibit regular attendance.
Must conduct business and perform responsibilities with honesty, empathy, and integrity in alignment with the KCR Code of Ethics.
Must maintain the confidentiality of KCR participants and staff in accordance with KCR and Early Learning and Family Services policies for personally identifiable information and data protection.
Must proactively maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment and seek guidance from supervision or management when needed.
Must work consistently toward completing required qualifications, degrees, certifications, and credentials.
Must complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each year.
Responsibilities
Facilitate learning for children ages 3–5 in a Head Start classroom using an approved developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes routine, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Report to and accept assignments from the Child Development Site Supervisor and/or Child Development Manager.
Collaborate with the teacher aide and other site team members to develop and implement daily and weekly lesson plans.
Ensure active supervision practices are followed by classroom staff to provide a safe, clean, healthy, and professional learning environment.
Provide primary care through daily routines, including diapering, toilet learning, and feeding, and develop individualized plans as needed.
Ensure compliance with KCR policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations, and Washington Administrative Code child-care licensing requirements.
Develop and ensure implementation of the KCR Early Learning and Family Services written curriculum plan, including approved developmentally appropriate curriculum used with fidelity and individualized instruction for each child.
Maintain a positive, nurturing, strength-based learning environment that meets Performance Standards and aligns with the curriculum and classroom assessment tools.
Maintain daily records and reporting systems in a web-based data-entry platform and complete follow-up promptly.
Conduct home visits and conferences in accordance with Performance Standards.
Collaborate with parents and school district personnel to administer developmental screenings, maintain ongoing assessment systems, and participate in individualized goal planning, including special-needs Individualized Family Service Plan and Individualized Education Program meetings, to ensure developmentally appropriate individualized learning for each child.
Guide substitutes and volunteers to maintain classroom quality in accordance with policies, procedures, and Performance Standards.
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings, site parent and team meetings, and other activities designated by the Site Supervisor or program management.
Demonstrate support for KCR efforts within the agency and community; collaborate with supervisors, coworkers, and participants; take responsibility for words and actions; and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.
Participate in meetings, events, and employee committees, seek information and guidance as needed, and communicate regularly with coworkers and supervisors about wellness levels and awareness.
Demonstrate a continuous quality improvement mindset, communicate professional goals, progress toward them, and seek training opportunities.
May travel to other Head Start sites.
Desired Qualifications
Early Head Start or Head Start experience.
Kitsap Community Resources’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs are looking for passionate team members who want to help children and families thrive. We are not childcare; we are early learning. Our team partners with families to build strong foundations for school readiness, healthy development, and lifelong success. If you’re excited about making a real difference in your community and supporting children during their most important years of growth, we’d love to have you join our team.
KCR offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, along with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees. In addition, we provide a 6.5% employer contribution to 401K after the first year, plus access to employee assistance, wellness initiatives, and professional growth and development training programs.
Please apply at kcr.org/career-opportunities/. If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources.
Job Title: Head Start Teacher Department: Early Learning & Family Services Hourly Wage: $21.03- $23.37 DOQ Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Monday- Friday Direct Supervisor: Child Development Site Supervisor Work Environment: Works with young children in a classroom setting, playgrounds, and on learning trips. May require travel to other Head Start sites.
Job Summary This position facilitates learning for 3–5-year-old children in a Head Start classroom using an approved developmentally appropriate curriculum which promotes routines, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children in the program.
KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values
Mission: Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.
Vision: We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
Core Values: Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.
Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education plus three years teaching pre- school age children or BA/BS (with at least 30 credits in ECE or equivalent coursework) plus one year experience.
Early Head Start/Head Start experience preferred.
Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.
Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.
License(s) and/or Certifications:
Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)
Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).
First Aide/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)
Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)
Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)
Essential Physical and Mental Functions
Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.
Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending.
Must be able to get down on the child’s eye level and floor.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.
Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting.
Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families.
Cognitive ability to recognize and address safety concerns.
Cognitive and emotional ability to work directly with clients in need, which may include homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, or other mental or physical barriers.
Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Cognitive ability to discern accuracy and apply to work as necessary.
Physical and cognitive ability to operate a motor vehicle.
KCR Basic Expectations
Must be able to exhibit regular attendance.
Conducts business and performs responsibilities with honesty, empathy, and integrity in alignment with KCR Code of Ethics.
Maintain confidentially of all KCR participants and staff in accordance with KCR and ELFS polies for Personally Identifiable Information and Data protections.
Demonstration of service delivery that aligns with KCR Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Proactively takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment, seeks guidance from supervision/management when there are questions.
Responsibilities- Included but are not limited to
Reports to and accepts assignments from the Child Development Site Supervisor and/or Child Development Manager.
Work collaboratively with teacher aide and other site team members to develop and implement the daily and weekly lesson plans.
Ensure active supervision practices for all classroom staff to oversee supervision and management of children in the classroom to ensure a safe, clean, healthy and professional learning environment.
Provide Primary Care to children through everyday routines including diapering, toilet learning, and feeding practices. Develop individualized plans as needed.
Ensure compliance with KCR Policies and Procedure, Head Start Performance Standards, Federal and State regulations and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for the Child Care Licensing.
Develop and ensure implementation of KCR Early Learning and Family Services (ELFS) written curriculum plan including used of approved developmentally appropriate curriculum with fidelity and individualized instructions for each child.
Maintain a positive, nurturing, and strength-based learning environment that meets Performance Standards and is consistent with the curriculum and classroom assessment tools.
Maintain daily record keeping and reporting systems within Web based data entry platform and follow-up with timely completion.
Conduct home visits and conferences in accordance with Performance Standards.
In collaboration with parents, and school district personnel, administer developmental screenings, maintain on-going assessment systems, participates in individualized Goal planning including special needs Individualized Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan (IFSP/IEP) meetings to ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate individualized learning experience for every child.
Provide guidance to substitute and volunteers to maintain classroom quality in accordance with all policies, procedures and Performance Standards.
Attend and participate in all required/mandatory meetings and trainings, site parents and team meetings, and others as designated by Site Supervisor or Program Management.
Behaviors
Demonstrates support of KCR efforts within the agency and community.
Works collaboratively with supervisors, co-workers, and KCR participants.
Displays positive attitude in the workplace.
Takes personal responsibility for own words and actions.
Demonstrates willingness to work toward the greater good of KCR.
Demonstrates engagement in work activities by participating in meetings, events, and employee committees.
Positively contributes to the workplace culture ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Interacts with co-workers in a positive manner.
Proactively seeks out information and guidance in the performance of their job responsibilities.
Demonstrates a positive demeanor in all interactions with staff and clients and seeks guidance from supervision and management when experiencing difficulties.
Growth
Demonstrates a continuous quality improvement mindset through individual work, interpersonally, and in team settings.
Works consistently towards qualification completion including degree completion and/or required certifications/credential(s).
Establishes and communicates professional goals and demonstrates progress towards those goals which may include education, training, future career path, vertical job loading, shadowing, and job share.
Demonstrates initiative by seeking training opportunities and completing a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each year.
Work/Life Balance
KCR offers a robust benefits package to support balance between work and life outside the workplace.
Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Growth & Development Training Programs
Communicates regularly with co-workers and supervisor/manager to relate wellness levels and awareness
All duties and requirements listed in this job description are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Kitsap Community Resources reserves the right to determine the contents of KCR job descriptions.
Kitsap Community Resources is an “at-will” employer.
KCR recognizes that ideas come from a varied mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a varied and highly skilled staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.