What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at City of Tukwila?
This is a part-time position assigned to the Tukwila Community Center. This position will work 180 days per year and 20-30 hours per week depending on the program needs.
About the City:
Tukwila is one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. More than 50% of Tukwila households speak a language other than English at home and 40% of our residents were born in another country.
Tukwila has a strong business sector. With over 40,000 jobs and one of the region’s main retail destinations, over 150,000 people come to Tukwila every day to work, shop, and play. Anchored by Westfield Southcenter, which is the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, Tukwila is a retail powerhouse. Tukwila hosts thousands of jobs in global aerospace and advanced manufacturing and is home to a number of corporate headquarters. It is also home to hundreds of small businesses, many of which are owned by members of Tukwila’s diverse international community.
Tukwila is not just a great place to live and work, but to visit as well. In addition to shopping and dining, visitors to Tukwila can tour the Museum of Flight, watch the Seattle Sounders practice, skydive indoors, attend a SeaWolves major league rugby match, and enjoy other activities like bowling, movies, go-carts, and the beautiful regional trail system.
Tukwila is central in the Puget Sound region and enjoys access to all of the region’s amazing amenities such as boating, camping, cycling, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and a vibrant arts and culture scene with art, dining, live music, sports, and entertainment.
Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.
All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:
Caring –We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.
This position is represented by the Teamsters Local Union #763.
How To Apply:
Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" "work experience" and "supplemental questionnaire" section of your application in NEOGov.
This position will be open continuously until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
In order to be considered for this position you must apply and complete the entire online application. Please include any related volunteer, internship, or work study experience in the Work Experience section of the application. You may also include any related coursework as other skills or additional information in the application.
You will also need to submit a resume and a brief letter of interest summarizing why you are interested in this position, your approach to early childhood education and your related experience.
The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.
Serves as lead teacher for the preschool program.
Prepares curriculum that enables preschool participants to learn and be ready for kindergarten.
Communicates preschool curriculum to students and teacher's assistant.
Communicates with children's parents, or guardians, about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Observes and assesses learning in order to support student growth.
Prepares lesson plans.
Performs supply and equipment inventory.
Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the work week.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction;
- Knowledge of skills needed for children to be kindergarten ready;
- Knowledge of terminology, methods, materials, practices, and techniques in area of assignment;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to parents and other staff;
- Knowledge of customer service techniques;
- Modern office equipment, practices, and procedures.
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
- Planning, programming, and supervising educational activities for early learners;
- Applying customer service techniques;
- Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels; and;
- Communicating effectively, both verbally and written, to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry):
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; two years of experience working with preschool children in an early learning setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the essential elements of the job.
Valid Driver's License
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field.
Bi-lingual is a plus
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, mobility, feeling, fingering, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount to force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting, most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Some positions may require greater periods of walking and/or standing.
Salary : $24 - $29
