Little Star School in the beautiful Methow Valley is looking for a Lead Toddler Teacher for our Twisp Campus!
Little Star is a Montessori-inspired school that serves over 120 students across two campuses. The Lead Twisp Toddler teacher would be at our smaller campus, and work with an assistant teacher to guide and nurture up to 11 toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. They oversee the daily flow of the classroom, including set up, student care and engagement, end of day clean up, parent/guardian interactions, and teaching team collaboration. They plan curriculum, attend staff meetings with the entire teaching team, and lead biannual conferences with families.
Hours: up to 32 teaching hours, with an additional 2-5 hours per week of prep, 7:45-3:45, Monday - Thursday. (flexibility possible)
Wages & Benefits:
- Competitive wages ($19-$22+ per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications)
- Annual wage increases
- 3% retirement matching program
- $750 annual health stipend for full time work (32+ hours/week)
- Accrued paid time off at 0.025 hours per hour worked
- 1 additional week paid vacation pending review after 6 months of employment
- 50% discount on your child’s enrollment at Little Star
- Assistance locating and securing housing
Qualifications:
- Experience working with toddlers or preschool aged children in a classroom environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families and other staff members.
- Nurturing, calm, kind, patient and respectful demeanor, with an open attitude towards all children and families.
- Ability to fulfill all Washington State's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) requirements (TB test, MMR vaccination & pass a portable background check.)
- Willingness to complete training upon hire: Food Handler’s certificate, Pediatric First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate, and Safe Sleep certificate (paid).
For full job description at www.littlestarschool.org/job-opportunities
Submit your resume and cover letter today!