Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

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Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer.

EARLY HEAD START INFANT/TODDLER LEAD TEACHER SALARY: $46,920 annually ($3,910 per month) OPENING DATE: July 11, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Until positions filled LOCATION: Everett, Washington DESCRIPTION: The Early Head Start Lead Teacher implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of infants and toddlers (birth to three-years old) in an Early Head Start classroom, and provides caring and quality early childhood experiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Prioritize and adhere to Active Safety and Supervision procedures and policies * Provide daily routine care for infants and toddlers including diapering, feeding, and safe sleep practices * Develop and implement lesson plans based on established Early Head Start curriculum * Responsible for directing and leading the classroom team * Complete parent-teacher conferences and required home visits This is a classified position reporting to the Education Site Manager.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Infant & Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential, OR Initial Early Childhood Certificate * Two years of paid work experience in an infant/toddler classroom * (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.) PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in a classroom setting, and onsite/in-person.

Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 40 pounds (on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child s sized chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels.

Excellent communication skills are essential.

This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language.

This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents.

Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

COMPENSATION: Salary range 42.

Beginning salary is $3,910 monthly, with progressive increases to $5,117 monthly, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more.

Vacation and leave package includes 12 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 14 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 24 vacation days per year). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: * You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

* Portable Background Check from DCYF MERIT.

* All new positions are contingent upon funding.

* At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

* Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: All applicants must apply online.

No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.

Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: * Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.

* Current resume.

* Names and contact information for three references.

* For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college.

It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching Learning Community.

It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries.

The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study.

Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts.

The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway.

For more information, visit EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law.

The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer . JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years.

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