Childcare Teacher

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring a full-time teacher for its Little Edison's School in Pullman, Washington. The Monday to Friday schedule varies with classroom needs, running from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The pay range is $23.00 to $35.00, depending on experience, training, knowledge and skills.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee educational activities within the childcare classroom
• Apply standard concepts, practices and procedures in the childcare field
• Build and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents
• Work cooperatively in a team atmosphere
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment

Required profile

• Aged 18 or older, with a high school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of documented child care work experience
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Permit, infant, child and adult first aid/CPR certification, and current HIV/AIDS and blood-borne pathogen training
• Current MMR vaccination, negative Mantoux TB tests, negative drug tests, and satisfactory background checks with SEL and the Department of Early Learning (DEL)
• STARS training completed in Washington and listed in the State Training and Registry System
• Valid driver's license meeting SEL's MVR qualification standards, and current child abuse and neglect and safe sleep training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently, sit or stand for up to 8 hours, and reach, bend, kneel and twist

Required skills

• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities