Teacher

Best to apply by8/28/26

This position is for the 2026-2027 School Year.

ESD 113 learns from and cares for our staff, schools, students, families, and the land, works alongside communities to build pathways that expand opportunity, and acts with collective purpose to advance educational justice.

Work schedule is 8 hours/day, 180-204 days/year. Work calendar will be determined by school program.

This job is located in Thurston County, WA.

Benefits include Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance; FSA/DCAP; Life/AD&D Insurance; LTD Insurance; EAP; Retirement; DCP; Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Personal Leave.

Required attachments: Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions and Job Requirements.

Purpose Statement

The job of ELP Teacher - Head Start/ECEAP is done for the purpose of planning and implementing appropriate lesson plans that meet the individual and group needs; ensuring that each family receives a home visit determined by program model; encouraging parent involvement in the program; documenting family and child progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of family and child; and maintaining an environment that is physically, socially and emotionally safe and healthy.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: This is a union represented position (Federation of Head Start Employees) and is further distinguished from similar jobs per the essential functions and educational requirements listed below.

Reports to: ELP Area Coordinator

Essential Functions

Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of helping to case manage specific needs with families, advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program.

Advises appropriate staff members, classroom team, and/or families (e.g. child's needs, observations, changes in family situations, etc.) for the purpose of developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing individual classroom goals.

Assesses each child's developmental level for the purpose of documenting progress and working with parents to identify child's focus areas.

Attends various educational workshops, seminars, in-services, on-going evaluation process, reviewing the position plan, etc. for the purpose of maintaining their professional knowledge.

Conducts family focus home visits (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, set goals, health referrals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that each family gets a home visit on a schedule determined by program model and providing information and resources to the family.

Contributes to the team for the purpose of defining and clarifying roles and expectations with coworkers and cooperating with other program staff to maintain program quality.

Demonstrates methods required to perform activities for the purpose of providing an effective program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Directs teacher assistants, bus monitors, community volunteers, cooks, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.

Implements lesson plans for the purpose of helping to enrich and maintain a safe environment both physically as well as emotionally.

Instructs children and parents (e.g. nutrition, self care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.

Monitors children's activities (e.g. classroom, snacks/lunch, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of children.

Participates in various on site and off site work related program activities (e.g. family staffing, staff training, planning, communication and evaluation activities, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.

Plans classroom activities for the purpose of creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet individual and group needs.

Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. classroom activities, individual child observations, program records, individual infant daily information reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting family and child activities as described in the work plan.

Responds to the personal needs of children, birth to 6 years (e.g. daily routines, diaper changing, feeding, changing soiled/wet clothes, etc.) for the purpose of addressing the needs of individual students.

Travels off site for the purpose of performing tasks necessary to support center and/or program operations.

Marginal Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills Required Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Two years experience as a teacher or teacher assistant in working with children in an infant/toddler or preschool setting required.

Knowledge Required Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development; age appropriate activities; health standards and hazards; and safety practices and procedures. Basic knowledge of comprehensive early childhood development programs (Head Start or ECEAP) desired.

Ability Required Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with a variety of groups; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; work related travel in personal vehicle; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education (Minimum): Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: None specified.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

Physical Requirements: Physical exam within 6 weeks of hire and periodic exams every 4 years.

Safety Certifications:

Obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate within 60 days of hire
Obtain Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire

Legal Requirements:

Valid driver's license and insurance coverage as required by law

Continuing Education and Training:

Minimum of an AA or ATA in ECE or AA in related field with 30 quarter credits of ECE (required within 3 years of hire date), or for a Birth-Toddler classroom a CDA with an infant/toddler endorsement.
Completion of Child Care Basic training approved by STARS, required within 6 months of hire date (or be exempt).
15 hours of high quality, intensive, classroom focused professional development annually

Background Clearances:

Criminal Justice and DEL Fingerprint/Background Clearance
MMR Clearance
WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Approval Date: 7/8/2019
Salary Grade: [Not specified]
Revised Date: [Not specified]

Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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