Providence is seeking for a full time Teacher to join our team of compassionate, reliable and open-hearted early childhood educators at Providence Mount St. Vincent’s Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC). We are a play-based and social/emotional focused program that puts relationships at the center of our work.
Our program has won awards and is internationally recognized for its intergenerational efforts – offering childcare within a skilled nursing facility provides people of all ages a chance to learn, grow and understand one another. See more about our program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k19X7Ib0PEM In this position you will: Be responsible for the overall care of children in the Intergenerational Learning Center.
This includes the planning and implementation of stimulating and challenging indoor and outdoor daily activities. Plan intergenerational activities and nurturing interactions between elderly residents and children. Use appropriate interactive strategies per approved guidelines; For example: Using active listening, helping children learn to problem solve through negotiation and encouragement of child’s own thinking.
We work in a fun and caring community that offers: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits at little or no cost to you, beginning on your first day Paid, in-house training in Food Handlers, CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens Generous accrued paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick) Recently expanded tuition reimbursement & federal student loan forgiveness programs 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner Competitive pay rates based on experience and education Wellness & mental health assistance programs Life & disability insurance Voluntary benefits, like pet insurance, and more!
Required
Within 30 days of hire: STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by the program manager. Upon hire: Registered in Washington STARS Registry for early childhood personnel. Upon hire: Apply for a Portable Background Check through the Washington State DCYF MERIT system prior to the first day of work. 2 years of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years.
Coursework/Training: Completion of CDA or at least 12 ECE-related credits as determined by the program manager. Or Associate's Degree: AA in ECE or Child Development, or an AA in another field with at least 12 ECE-related credits as determined by the program manager. Or Bachelor's Degree: BA in ECE or Child Development, or a BA in another field with at least 12 ECE-related credits as determined by the program manager.
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