Early Childhood Teacher

Providence is seeking Full-Time and On-Call Teachers to join our team of compassionate, reliable and open-hearted early childhood educators at Providence Mount St. Vincent’s Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC). We are a play-based and social/emotional focused program that puts relationships at the center of our work. Our program has won awards and is internationally recognized for its intergenerational efforts – offering childcare within a skilled nursing facility provides people of all ages a chance to learn, grow and understand one another.

See more about our program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k19X7Ib0PEM

Roles available:

• Baby Room Teacher, Full-Time (classroom: 8 children & 3.5 co-teachers)

• Toddler Room Teacher, Full-Time (classroom: 14 children & 3 co-teachers)

• Preschool Teacher, Full-Time (classroom: 20 children & 3 co-teachers)

• On-Call Teacher (various classrooms)

In this position you will:

• Be responsible for the overall care of children in the Intergenerational Learning Center. This includes the planning and implementation of stimulating and challenging indoor and outdoor daily activities.

• Plan intergenerational activities and nurturing interactions between elderly residents and children.

• Use appropriate interactive strategies per approved guidelines; For example: Using active listening, helping children learn to problem solve through negotiation and encouragement of child’s own thinking.

We work in a fun and caring community that offers:

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits at little or no cost to you, beginning on your first day

• Paid, in-house training in Food Handlers, CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens

• Generous paid time off (vacations, holidays, sick time)

• Recently expanded tuition reimbursement & federal student loan forgiveness programs

• 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and education

• Wellness & mental health assistance programs

• Life & disability insurance

• Voluntary benefits, like pet insurance, and more!

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Within 30 days of hire: STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by program manager

• Upon hire: Registered in Washington STARS Registry for early childhood personnel

• Upon hire: Apply for a Portable Background Check through the WA State DCYF MERIT system prior to first day of work

• 2 years of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and Completion of CDA or at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by program manager.

• Associate's Degree AA in ECE or Child Development or an AA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in BA in ECE or Child Development or BA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.

About the Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC):

The Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC) is an award-winning childcare program located in West Seattle, WA. Our program is unique in that interaction between the infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children and the 400 elderly residents of Providence Mount St. Vincent is an integral part of daily activities. This enhances the opportunities for children and people of all ages to have frequent community interaction. Our program includes a philosophy based on problem-solving, where teachers act as facilitators and guides encouraging children to think of solutions to problems that may arise throughout their day.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.

HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.