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Job Details Job Location Yakima - Carroll Children Center - Yakima, WA Position Type Full Time   Salary Range $17.25 - $19.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Description You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need. Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 4:p.m. Wage: $17.25 - $19.00 Benefits: * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: The Lead Teacher is responsible to plan and implement activities that promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of children. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities of the children; communication with parents; and maintaining the classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness. Responsibilities: Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment Maintain inventory and upkeep of both center and classroom supplies and materials Report needed repairs and maintenance to appropriate personnel Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environment Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom Plan & provide curriculum through normal care giving routines Establish a learning environment to build and enhance each childs self-esteem and positive self-concept. Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of each child. Prepare monthly, weekly and daily activity plans and insure progress towards completion. Implement positive guidance practices that teach and meet the individual temperaments of each child. Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests, and skills. Provide family support to parents of the children Plan, promote and implement family involvement Maintain open, friendly and cooperative verbal and written communication with each childs family. Provide parents with information, resources and referrals as needed Foster positive discipline and communication in the classroom Guide and sustain positive interactions between children and adults Maintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adults. Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire, and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings. Create and maintain a professional team environment Submit attendance records and required paperwork in a timely manner Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff Appropriately supervise and delegate duties to classroom staff, initiating and encouraging teamwork among adults in the room and center Evaluate teaching assistants performance Implement, support, and promote guidelines and procedures to CA/N, Positive Guidance and Nurture Care Conduct developmental screenings share results with parents Continue professional development Participate in required training and share information with other staff as requested. Participate in scheduled supervision, required meetings and retreats Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, orientation and training employees Complete performance appraisals as required Supervision Supervision of Teacher Assistants and meet at a minimum monthly Maintains a