Therapeutic Child Care Lead Teacher
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The Therapeutic Childcare Program at Isabella House is a very special, sometimes challenging, and extremely rewarding place to work, learn, and develop as a childcare professional. The program utilizes a child-centered/family‐centered approach in which families and professionals collaborate to improve developmental outcomes for children; and facilitate the family’s transition to a less intensive early care environment.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
Therapeutic Childcare provides services for the children of parents receiving residential substance use disorder services. Services are for the care, protection, and treatment of children who are at risk of abuse, neglect, and eventual substance abuse.
Our children have big emotions, and they often are slow to trust others. We expect that, and we support the children as they work through those emotions, learn new skills, and adjust to life in a safe environment. The program offers age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities to increase emotional regulation and executive functioning, as well as self-soothing and self‐care skills.
As participants in the Early Achievers program (Washington’s framework for integrating high-quality practices into licensed childcare programs), we pride ourselves on our commitment to high-quality early learning experiences and ensuring that our staff have access to the resources and supports they need to provide quality care that promotes each child’s unique skills, culture, learning and development.
If this program sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply!
*Objective: *Responsible for teaching and meeting the nurturing needs of children enrolled in the Therapeutic Child Center under the supervision of Center Director and Supervisor.
*Qualifications/Skills: *Minimum of 18 years of age. One (1) year childcare or related education or experience preferred. Washington State Initial ECE certificate or be in the process of obtaining the certificate. Needs strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and multitasking abilities. Must maintain strict ethical and professional boundaries, willingness to work in a change- based environment, use critical thinking skills and maintain a basic knowledge of children/child development.
*Special Requirements: *Pass federal background check with no crimes/abuse against children, required on daily basis to stoop, knee, crouch, reach, stand, work in outdoor and indoor environments and lift 5 to 60 lbs. Diapering and potty-training assistance is a required duty.
*Responsibilities:*
· Maintain confidentiality per CFR part 2, HIPAA, ethical conduct and professional boundaries
· Maintain an understanding Isabella House and TCC Center’s policies and procedures
· Report suspected abuse, neglect of children or health concerns to TCC Center Manager and/or other need to know agencies
· Implement weekly curriculum, conduct developmental screening, and maintain effective communication with parents.
· Maintain a clean room environment (i.e. cleaning, food preparation, serving, janitorial duties, etc.)
· Attend weekly staffing meetings and other required training
· Other duties as assigned by TCC Center Manager
Job Type: Full-time
*Benefits:*
· 401(k)
· Dental insurance
· Employee assistance program
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Retirement plan
· Vision insurance
*Schedule:*
· 8-hour shift
· Monday to Friday
*Education:*
· Associates degree complete or in process or related field
*Experience:*
· Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
· Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
* Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Spokane, WA 99201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Spokane, WA
- Salary:
- $23
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education And Training