Preschool Certificated Teacher- Leave Replacement en Chief Leschi School

GROUP:   Certificated

SALARY:  Certificated Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORKDAYS PER FISCAL YEAR:  180            

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SUMMARY:  The Preschool Certificated Teacher works with preschool children who have enrolled in FACE, Puyallup Tribal Preschool or ECEAP.   The teacher provides strong learning where preschool children can develop and thrive.  The teacher provides a model for parents on teaching, motivating, discipling and communicating with young children.  The development of early literacy and strong relationship is a focus for all Puyallup Tribal Preschool/ECEAP staff.

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS:  Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Develops instructional units, lessons & day to day activities that promote academic achievement
• Demonstrates use of formative & summative assessments that promote student learning & instructional practices.
• Implements required preschool curriculums in the early childhood classroom.
• Develops, publicizes, and carries out a program of early childhood education for program participants.
• Maintains up-to-date files on each student. Prepares accurate reports, written plans and documents.
• Contributes to required monthly reports, end of the year report and data collections.
• Completes the Children Progress Academic Assessment (CPAA) for each student in the fall, winter and spring.
• Arranges for and/or provides screening services for children and referral services, as indicated.
• Maintains weekly and daily lesson plans. Provides a copy of the weekly lesson plans to the ECE Coordinator/Supervisor as requested.
• Uses a variety of instructional approaches, materials and techniques to ensure that children learn to their fullest potential.
• Collaborates with our Instructional Services, staff & Administrators on behalf of student achievement.
• Integrates Native American culture into the center-based education program where appropriate.
• Knowledgeable and shares information with families about community resources and further academic opportunities.
• Classroom is organized and accessible for learning. Ensures that program materials, equipment (such as computer, cameras, projectors, etc.) and environment are kept clean, secure and free from clutter and vandalism.
• Provides a learning environment that is full of literacy learning opportunities and reflects the language and culture of the families.
• Provides a daily routine that is consistent and includes all the required elements of a Preschool classroom.
• Meets weekly with the ECE team to plan and evaluate program services.
• Helps plan and facilitate the monthly Parent Group Meetings.
• Reports to the ECE Coordinator on all matters of importance related to the PTP program.
• Willing to attend professional development opportunities to increase job skills.
• Meets other requirements as faculty member of the school.
• Effectively uses word-processing, electronic email, Internet, and digital cameras for the center-based classroom.
• Establishes rapport with families and empowers parents by building on their strengths.
• Works well as a team member to develop the full potential of all participants and is self-motivated.
• Able to relate well to both children and adults of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Treats each child, parent and co-worker with dignity and respect.
• Highly organized and adaptable to the families’ goals and needs.
• Demonstrates positives student discipline routines & practices that promote student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

Obtains and maintains any other required certification, which includes First aid, CPR, and a food handler’s permit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations

Knowledge of or experience with:
AVID, Responsive Classroom, Trauma-Informed Practices, Restorative Practices, Project GLAD, Project Based Learning

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful criminal background clearance Successful and/or clear drug screening

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Best practices in teaching and learning & School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

Take initiative and work independently

Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning

Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner

Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model

Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment, to include school staff and administrators, parents and community members

Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality

Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:           Building Principal or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally working near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.