EMPLOYMENT

Teachers Are the Heart of Our School!

We are participating in the Early Achievers Program and teachers can apply for scholarships in ECE.

We have a dedicated group of professional teachers that share a common goal of offering programs that meet children and family’s needs. Each program focuses on a different age group and offers opportunities to learn new skills and explore different topics of study.

We are always on the lookout for teachers, on call for substitutes. If you are interested, please contact Katrina Brooke, the Director at director@shyneschool.com (425) 882-1981.You would work for teachers when they are gone for training or out sick.  If a substitute is working in the classrooms and is a good fit, we often offer them the next permanent teaching spot.

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Job Description:

The Shyne School is looking for a teacher with experience with students one to two years of age.  Come after nap at 3:00 and help the children get up, play, have snack, diaper changes, and play outside.  Greet parents, track snacks and diapers for the end of the day, close the classroom and center at the end of the day.  This class combines with the toddler class 2- to 3-year-olds at 4:30 and at 5:15 with the rest of the school, children up to 5 years old.

Primarily interacting and supervising behavior for one- to two-year-olds. Basic set up and clean up. This is part of the end of the day, so greeting parents and keeping track of attendance is important.

Customer service, a positive attitude and effective communication skills will be needed.  Looking for Aide/Assistants that enjoy working with children.  Need to be able to multitask watching the group of children as well as assisting an individual that needs help.  Staff are all required to have MMR and Covid Vaccine/Boosters.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16+ years of age.
• Knowledge of and experience with groups of children.
• Knowledge and understanding of positively redirecting children
• Active e-mail account.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• STARS ID number
• Registered with MERIT https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-profdev/merit
• Complete Department of Early Learning Portable Background Card.
• Must take a Free Childcare Basics 30 clock hour class within 3 months.

 Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.

Continuing Education/ Training within 30 days of hire

CPR and First Aid Certificate,

HIV Blood Borne Pathogens Training,

STARS 30 hr. Basic Training,

Food handler’s permit and

Required Department of Children, Youth and Family training online.

Must be obtained before employment:

TB test and Current vaccines – Proof of MMR and Covid vaccines, required.

Complete Department of Early Learning Portable Background Card

Benefits:

Competitive wages based on education and experience

Six paid Holidays,

Work Monday to Friday, all weekends off

Paid sick leave .025 per hour worked, up to 6+ days a year.

Childcare Discount of 50%, if we have space for your child.

Employees paid training reimbursements in addition to the $250 Merit reimbursement.

Early Achievers, staff qualify for grants for ECE classes

Paid to attend required school events and meetings.

After 3 years additional 5 days paid for winter break

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $ based on experience and education

How To Apply: 

E-mail interest and experience working with children to the director at shyneschool@gmail.com or call 425-882-1981, Katrina Brooke, Director

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• The Shyne School looks for teachers with some classroom experience, and training in early childhood education to work with our children and families. Our goal is to create the highest quality program on the Eastside that goes beyond licensing requirements.
• We feel consistency is the key to a quality program, so long-term consistent staff, and not moving children or Teachers around are staples of our program.
• As a teaching team we work together, support each other and work to have clear communication.
• Our focus is to bond with students and build a relationship/partnership with parents.  We have a play-based curriculum for the whole child.
• Teachers have set schedules. If students leave early teachers can leave early or have paid time to work in their classroom.
• We are currently Early Achievers participants and use Creative Curriculum and WA State Developmental Learning Goals as Assessment through the Procare Parent Engagement App.
• Lead Assistant Teachers work with the Lead teachers to help track children’s progress and assist in the management of the classroom and Parent Communication.
• To protect our students, we look for vaccinated teachers. WA state mandates that staff be fully vaccinated for MMR and Covid.
• Wages: , depending on experience/education: Looking for a teacher to stay long term for consistency.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental Insurance/Health Savings Plan, up to $250 a month reimbursement. Keep your own insurance. Free state Insurance for all Childcare Workers.

Paid vacation, 1 week – Able to use as you accumulate.

Paid sick leave .025 per hour worked, up to 7 days a year. Able to use as you accumulate.

Childcare Discount of 50% if we have space for you student

Paid to attend required school events and meetings. (Curriculum Night, Fall Festival, end of the year picnic, quarterly meetings)

After 3 years an additional 5 days paid for winter break. Calendar shows closures.

Competitive wages based on education and experience

Six paid Holidays, (Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July)

Two paid float Holidays starting Sept 1, 2023.

Two paid teacher workdays, (Work in the classroom without students; at end of school year before summer and end of summer before fall).

8 hours shifts

Paid Breaks (30 min. Lunch, work 7.5 hours with students),

Paid training reimbursement of $50 annually in addition to the $250 Merit reimbursement.

Early Achievers, staff qualify for grants to pay for ECE classes/degree

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate/GED.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Proof of MMR and Covid19 Vaccines. Religious/Personal exemption not accepted. Medical exemptions accepted.

QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: light to medium lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.

Certificates & Licenses

STARS ID number

Register with MERIT

DCYF Portable Background Check. (Shyne Reimbursement for Fingerprinting)

Washington State Driver’s License/ID

Continuing Education/ Training (Free or reimbursement through Merit)

CPR and First Aid Certificate, (Shyne Reimbursement)

(HIV) Blood Borne Pathogens Training, (Shyne Reimbursement)

DCYF Training FREE

TB test

Food handler’s permit

Basic 30 clock hour STARS Training or exemption.  (Free or reimbursement through Merit)

Basic Training before 2019: DCYF Training (All Free) online: Mandated Reporter, Emergency Preparedness, Homelessness, Medication Management (Free)

Assistant Teacher Job Description

Intro

We selected you for this position based on your qualifications and personality displayed at the time you were interviewed. We look for teachers who are warm and friendly, sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and able to relate well to children. Assist in implementation of the curriculum, working with parents, and assessing the needs of individual children under the guidance of the lead teacher. In this position you will be responsible for assisting in general classroom management, supervision of problem solving with individual children, implementing activities, and following The Shyne Schools policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Assistant teachers working full time must be 18 years of age and earn a high school diploma. You must have experience of working with groups of children. You must be able to model self after the lead teacher. Willing to further your education in Early Childhood Education and meet state requirements for STARS. Aides working less than four hours a day need to be 16 years of age or older and have experience working with groups of children. Teachers must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, 40 pounds regularly during an eight-hour period.

Accountability:

The Assistant Teacher reports to the Lead Teacher or Director in their absence.

General Work Habits

Teachers are expected to be reliable in their attendance and arrive on time, ready for work. Know and follow the center’s philosophy. Open to innovative ideas, be flexible with assignments and schedule, look for ways to improve the program, always remain calm and come to work with a positive attitude. Always presenting the highest level of care, keeping in mind that parents see us with their children for a few minutes of the day and assume what they see in those few minutes is what happens all day.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program and schedule. Assume an equal share of the housekeeping responsibilities of the staff, agreed upon with co-teachers.
• Assist in transitions and participates in classroom activities.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, fun, and inviting learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies that are appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
• Communicates with other teachers appropriately to share ideas, needs, goals, thoughts, and feelings.
• Supervising the classroom using our discipline policy as your guide. Anticipating problems and redirecting children through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits and active listening.
• Uses non-directive language. Speak with children in a friendly, courteous positive manner.
• Always keeps children in visual and auditory range – inside, out, nap and toileting.
• Treating all children with affection, dignity, and respect. Is flexible and responsive to children’s interests and needs. Keeping in mind each child’s culture and socioeconomic background.
• Speak to children at their eye level.
• Assisting them with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Knowing what is developmentally appropriate when setting limits and planning activities. Encouraging developmentally appropriate independence in children.
• Develops plans and goals from observations. Assists with progress reports and participates in parent conferences when able. Communicate your concerns about a child’s development to the lead teacher and/or director.
• Helping with the general classroom management duties. Keeping the classroom clean, tidy and safe. Safely preparing all food, cleaning up and storage after.
• Maintaining professional attitudes and loyalty to The Shyne School at all times.
• Attending all staff meetings and in-service training. Meet STARS requirements by attending recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
• Participating in an annual evaluation, planning, and implementing a performance plan.
• Being available and approachable with parents to seek a partnership. Providing parents with positive information about their child’s day. Talking with parents about their child away from the children.
• Attend parent meetings and all school functions.
• Provides an appropriate role model. Models healthy eating practices.
• Participates in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
• Make sure opening or closing duties for the center are completed before children arrive or before leaving for the day. All doors and windows closed, all toys properly put away, all art materials cleaned up and all food put away.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $ based on experience and education

Chef

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Job Description: 

We are looking for a cook to order, prepare four snacks and lunch and serve lunch.  Menu Planning and maintaining documentation of food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements as assigned by the Department of Health Service for the Department of Children, Youth and Family Services.  This position is also responsible for providing a safe and sanitary work environment along with assisting other staff to meet the above expectations.  Home cooks are welcome to apply.

Other Job Functions:

Assists personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.  This includes providing break relief as needed.  Reports to the director and assists by answering phones as needed.

Sills, Knowledge and /or abilities required:

Skills to cook and bake large quantities of food items; perform basic arithmetic calculations; operate and maintain basic kitchen equipment; adjust recipes to various quantity demands; use standard office equipment.  Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles, and nutritional requirements.  Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, bending, and stretching.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18+ years of age.
• Knowledge of and experience cooking, home cooks welcome.
• Knowledge and understanding of positively redirecting children
• Active e-mail account.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• STARS ID number
• Registered with MERIT  https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-profdev/merit
• Complete Department of Early Learning Portable Background Card.

 Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.

Continuing Education/ Training within 30 days of hire

CPR and First Aid Certificate,

HIV Blood Borne Pathogens Training,

STARS Basic Training,

Food handler’s permit and

Required Department of Children, Youth and Family training online.

Must be obtained before employment:

TB test and Current vaccines – Proof of MMR required.

Portable Background check through DCYF

Pay for this position will depend on how much experience you have $18 to $20+