Centralia College is located on a 30-acre campus in the heart of Centralia, Washington and has been serving students in the Lewis County region since 1925. As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, ELL, and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Information Technology - Application Development, Diesel Technology, Applied Management (Business), Behavioral Healthcare and Teacher Education.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Since the college is committed to the success of all students, Centralia College also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington - Garrett Heyns Education Center located in Shelton, Washington and the Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Littlerock, Washington. In addition to Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington. In total, the college serves more than 7,000 students annually. For more than 90 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

For more information on Centralia College and what it can do for you, please call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmental appropriate classroom learning environment in order to support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of enrolled children so that they can be prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Lead teachers will also provide appropriate role modeling, guidance, and mentoring of parents of enrolled children.

Under general direction of the site supervisor/manager, this position is directly responsible for the care and education of children enrolled in her/her assigned classroom. This position requires an understanding and appreciation of the issues of low-income families, being non-discriminatory in feelings and attitudes and with a willingness to welcome parents in the classroom. The incumbent works with parents and children and has the primary responsibility for the daily operations of the educational program, which includes but is not limited to, setting up classroom materials, clean-up, curriculum planning and presentation, the keeping of require records, and participation in requested trainings, and other duties as assigned. This position requires strong written and oral communication skills with co workers, parents, and children, and has responsibility to meet compliance for all licensing WACs, ECEAP Performance Standards and contract requirements.

• Arrives on time and is prepared for the day;
• Ensure safety of all children by providing a proactive, healthy, and safe environment;
• Provide positive, welcoming, and safe environment for parents, children, and staff, including ECE students;
• Maintain appropriate supervision and child to staff ratios as expected by Licensing and Program Standards;
• Aware of the activities of the entire group of children at all times, even when dealing with a smaller group of children or an individual child;
• Ensure safety of all children by providing a proactive, healthy, and safe environment;
• Administer first aid, handle emergency situations, and attend to medical/dental emergencies with a calm and professional demeanor;
• Practice ongoing health and safety procedures for indoor and outdoor environments;
• Maintains accurate attendance, health, and development records on children;
• Is able to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Assists children in making friends;
• Creates a harmonious classroom;
• Manages challenging behaviors;
• Meets the developmental needs of all children and supports their local, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development; and
• Provides meaningful learning opportunities in all curriculum content areas; implementation of Creative Curriculum or other curriculum as required by program and contract.
• Conducts assessments that consider all aspects of children’s development and are sensitive to family backgrounds and children’s special needs; meeting contract timelines in TS Gold; maintains interrater reliability in TS Gold;
• Uses assessment information to adapt curriculum, individualize teaching, and inform program development;
• Designs an enriched learning environment that stimulates learning and provides easy and frequent access to learning materials and experiences;
• Creates a caring community for learning in which teachers use their knowledge of children’s home and classroom lives to inform their teaching and ensure that children are protected from bias and discrimination;
• Build positive relationships with children, showing empathy, interest, and respect;
• Use positive approaches to help children engage constructively, encouraging independence in children as they are ready;
• Help children build social emotional skills by recognizing challenging feelings, comforting, identifying, reflecting, and helping children to solve their problems as needed;
• Uses time, grouping, and routines to achieve learning goals;
• Modifies the environment, teaching approaches, learning opportunities, and scheduling to respond to the interests and needs of children;
• Makes learning meaningful for all children by knowing what children know and what they want to learn, their family and cultural needs, and community values;
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and efforts for quality education and environment as expected using the Early Achiever Framework, ECERS and CLASS tools through coaching and training;
• Uses instruction to deepen children's understanding as well as build their skills and knowledge by using a broad range of approaches and diverse teaching· strategies;
• Participates in quarterly Child Record Reviews with the purpose of: reviewing child data including TS Gold Checkpoints, previous and current goals, and potential delays; reviewing child file contents, documentation, and conference activities; and following up as required in a timely manner.
• Completes and submits weekly lesson plans by the working day before class that includes: Creative Curriculum study area and associated activities; modifications to any classroom areas; documented individualization of activities for children based on child goals and existing IEPs; emergent activities in addition to Creative Curriculum; indication of Intentional Teaching Cards and Mighty Minute card numbers used; and all associated classroom preparation required. Weekly lesson plans must be submitted on the Teaching Strategies website unless a written plan is in place with the program manager.
• Visibly posts weekly lesson plans in the classroom that include activities and indications of individualization for classroom children, and communicates activities and requirements to classroom team in advance.
• Supervises, advises, mentors, and directs work of ECPS 1 & 2 (assistant teachers), ECE students, volunteers and student workers regarding program, parents, and children's concerns;
• Works with Family Support to provide families with community resource referrals based on information shared by parents/guardians;
• Demonstrates program goals, core values, and standards to staff, parents, children, and the public;
• Demonstrate ability to work well with a variety of people and diverse values;
• Aware of own cultural values and biases;
• Knowledge/understanding of Microsoft Office Software, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Supports community outreach by participating in designated community events, which may involve evening and/or weekend time;
• Acts as reporting agent regarding issues of child abuse and neglect;
• Complies with program standards by showing documentation or obtain upon hiring: a recent negative TB test or proof of immunity; proof of MMR, current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid cards; a current Food Handler's Permit; and AIDS/HIV Bloodborne Pathogens training, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Mandated Reporting, DCYF Portable Background check and fingerprinting, Complete the 30 hours Basics training or equivalent within 90 days of hire;
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year, such as workshops, classes, or job embedded professional learning
• Working hours/schedule and classroom assigned may be subject to change due to program needs by Program Manager;
• Participate in team meetings, center staff meeting and program training as identified by management;
• Support the Early Learning Programs community outreach by participating in designated community events, which may involve evening and/or weekend time;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

AA degree with ECE state certificate (and/or participate in a Professional Development Plan to obtain required certificate education within 5 years of hire date)

AND

Two years of experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in the program

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 30 ECE credits

Bilingual especially in Spanish and English

Demonstrated ability to work well with other people with diverse backgrounds and value inclusion

Awareness of own cultural values and biases

Ability to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Bend, lift, and sit at child’s level for extended periods of time

There is one 40 hours per week, 9.5-month cyclic position. Continuance of this position is dependent upon grant funding.

Classified employees are represented by the Washing State Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees.

Note: The successful candidate's continued employment will be contingent upon the current position or ability to obtain the following within 45 days of employment:

• Current negative TB test or statement from Health Dept. that named person is cleared;
• MMR immunity
• MERIT/ STARS ID
• Cleared Department of Children, Youth & Families Portable Background Check clearance in MERIT Current First Aid and CPR training documentation;
• HIV/AIDS Training and/or Blood Pathogens;
• Child Abuse/Neglect Training, inclusive of reporting procedures; and
• Food Handlers permit.

DEADLINE: This position will close January 22, 2023. The screening committee will begin their review January 23, 2023.

COMPENSATION
Monthly Salary: Range 42 ($3,401 - $4,425)

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

If you are hired, you will need proof of Covid-19 vaccination, proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.