- Program Information
Village Learning Childcare in the Renton highlands has a position opening soon for a new team member. Ready to make a difference in the lives of children? We are seeking a person who knows that kids are their calling! We are a unique childcare home located on acreage in the Renton highlands. We combine varied teaching methods for expansive learning opportunities- including an amazing nature-based aspect. The position is year- round and could start part time and work into full time- or begin full time for the upcoming summer camp. Hourly wage is determined by experience and education. Check out our website at: villagelearningchildcare.com
- Job Title: Assistant or lead teacher
- Program or Site Name: Village Learning Child Care with Garden Gate Preschool and First Love Farm
- Job Contact Name: Melodie Blair
- Job Contact Email: blair@comcast.net
- Job Description
Early childhood teacher to assist in play-based learning with scaffolding, traditional preschool workshops, Montessori activities, arts and crafts, and an expansive Nature-based program. Teachers help with learning centers, routine care of children, and care of our environment both indoors and out of doors. A sincere interest in ECE is expected! We are happy to help with state qualifications and more.
- Qualifications – Required skills and experience.
The minimal requirement for this job is to be a person who knows they want to be an early childhood educator. Further requirements to begin are state requirements easy to obtain- hands on infant, child, adult cpr and first aid/ food worker card/ tb test/ easy classes offered for free on the childcare provider site/ a current portable background check through merit, along with the merit registration. Desirable qualifications are the above as well as the initial certificate to be followed by the short certificate. A plus is experience and desire and/or knowledge about nature-learning. Note* We are here to help you! From the cover of our staff handbook- Village Learning welcomes the kind of human beings as staff and volunteers, who at the end of each day will ask themselves; what difference did I make in the life of this child, these children today? Realizing- we are here to make a difference.
- This is a Part Time Compensation is determined by ECE education and experience. If you have both experience and an initial certificate, the starting pay is $23.00 per hour.
- Benefits:
Note* this position may start part-time Monday- Friday, 6 hours per day and have a full-time 40- hour work week offered by July 1st and needed by September. Benefits- I offer sick pay in accordance with L&I regulations. Three weeks of paid vacation are given per year for full-time staff members, aligning with our program calendar (winter break dates align with the Issaquah School District, and we are closed the last full week of summer prior to the start of the school year). If we close to due inclement weather, power outages, etc. you are paid. Holiday closures are paid. I offer a price match if you choose private medical insurance of up to $250.00 per month.
- Employer Location: We are located in the Renton Highlands
- Company Website: https://villagelearningchildcare.com
- Employer Contact Information: blair@comcast.net
- How to apply: To apply please email with an attached resume and a letter describing your interest, including your start date availability, if you are available to begin the position with the listed part-time position that work into a full-time position.