LEAD TEACHER, PSELC

VACANCY ANN #:  STOI-25-018

TITLE:                       LEAD TEACHER

DEPARTMENT:      PSELC

LOCATION:              WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                  REGULAR, FULL-TIME

SALARY LEVEL:    $20.22 - $24.60 / PER HOUR

OPENING DATE:    FEBRUARY 28, 2025

CLOSING DATE:    OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SUMMARY:
The Spokane Tribe of Indians Tribal 477 Program promotes and supports Tribal children and their families reaching their full potential of becoming healthy, productive, and self-sufficient.  This is done is in a way that protects and benefits the Tribal children, respects, and preserves their culture, values, and traditions, gives families access as well as input into the full range of programs and services to promote their self-esteem, independence, self-sufficiency and their educational experiences.

The Pauline Stearns Early Learning Center provides a safe and developmentally appropriate environment that is culturally relevant to children and families who reside, work, or attend school on the Spokane Indian Reservation.  The primary emphasis of the program is to provide Early Childhood learning in an educational setting.  The Early Learning Center promotes competence in our children, parent alliances, community collaboration and proficiency in our staff.

Any and all active investigations resulting in removal of any minor child under custody/guardianship of employee will result in immediate suspension.  Following completion of active investigation, any findings of child abuse or neglect will result in immediate termination of employment.

Employee is required to disclose any active investigations of crimes listed on the Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 110-06-0120) during the interview/hiring process and throughout term of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

·         Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.

·         Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.

·         Teach basic skills to children.

·         Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

·         Read books to entire class or to small groups.

·         Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, etc.

·         Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

·         Assimilate children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.

·         Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

·         Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

·         Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

·         Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

·         Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.

·         Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.

·         Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.

·         Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.

·         Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

·         Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.

·         Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and regulations. 

·         Demonstrate activities to children.

·         Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress. 

·         Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

·         Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.

·         Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. 

·         Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. 

·         Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

·         Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

·         Administer tests to help determine children’s developmental levels, needs, and potential.

• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

MAJOR KNOWLEDGE-

• Client and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.  This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 


• Education and Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


• Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 


• Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies—to promote overall safety for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 


• Licensing Standards – Working knowledge of Minimum Licensing Requirements (WACs) and Early Achievers Standard Operating Procedures.  Must have ability to keep current with annual updates and modifications. 

MAJOR SKILLS-

• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information.


• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 


• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.


• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking appropriate questions at suitable times.


• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.


• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.


• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actions.


• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.


• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.


• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 


• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.


• Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.


• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.


• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.


• Persuasion – Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

MAJOR ABILITIES-

• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 


• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.  It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 


• Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.


• Originality – The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.


• Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older and must have a High School Diploma or GED.


• AA Degree in ECE required or willingness to obtain within four years of hire date.  Must make progress towards meeting this requirement as soon as hired. A signed educational agreement will be required.


• One year (1) experience working with children 6 weeks – 6 years in a group setting is required (or a combination of work and education pertaining to Early Childhood Education).


• Ability and willingness to maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive information for both external and internal systems.


• Previous experience working with Native American clientele and understanding of their cultural needs.


• Successful clearance of Criminal History and Background inquiry—Tribal, State and Federal.


• Successful clearance of National Child Abuse Registry and Neglect Data System. AND maintain clearance at all times.


• Upon Hire, agree to maintain ability to pass a background inquiry-Tribal, State and Federal and clearance with the national child abuse registry and neglect data system.  Agree to random background checks to ensure the safety of our families and children.


• Current and up-to-date immunizations including a current negative TB skin test, annual influenza vaccine, TDap in lieu of Tetanus vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccination—preferred and required within one month of hire date.


• Ability to pass a bi-annual health examination to ensure the ability to safely perform job duties. 


• Ability to lift and maneuver small children on an ongoing basis and the necessary physical dexterity to work with small children 30-50 lbs. on average (bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting, etc.).


• Employee must be willing to travel to all required trainings pertinent to position annually.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Initial Basic STARS 30-Hour Training required within three months of hire date
  
  
  
  • AND ability to complete 10 hours as required on an annual basis.
  
  
  
  


• Ability to obtain the following certificates and licenses within the specified time frame:
  
  
  
  • Blood Borne Pathogens (1 Month)
  
  
  • Food Handlers Certification (2 months)
  
  
  
  

o   First Aid and CPR Certification Infant and Child (2 months)

MUST APPLY ON-LINE: https://spokanetribe.bamboohr.com/careers/404?source=aWQ9MjE%3D

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

*FBI Background – Positions involving regular contact with, or control over, Indian Children in accordance with the Federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, Public Law 101-630

Confirmation receipt of on-line submission and interview status will be sent to the applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mails.

Contact: Empero Corral HR Generalist, or Kammi Rosenbaum

509-458-6576 or 458-6527

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test

All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period