Vancouver, WA, USA | Education | Hourly | 21.94-22.93 per hour | Full Time
| Medical/Dental/Vision- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays - Education support – EOCF pays for required coursework - Paid STARS - CPR/First Aid training - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - $20,000 Basic Life Insurance- and additional life insurance options- 401K with 3% annual employer contribution - Quarterly employee store passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas
Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families
About EOCF:
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.
Position Summary:
Do you enjoy creating engaging learning experiences for young children? Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed through play exploration and meaningful relationships?
Join our team as an Early Childhood Education Teacher and help create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where children can thrive. In this role, you will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our program. Working collaboratively with families and classroom staff, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the unique strengths and needs of every child.
Compensation & Schedule
This role is scheduled for 40 hours per week during the school year. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with occasional evening/weekend family events.
This benefitted position has an hourly wage ranging from $21.94 - 22.93 per hour based on qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or
Associates degree in a related field with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in ECE related courses.
Preferred Experience:
One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years of age in an early childhood setting.
A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.
Bilingual highly desired
Key Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to effectively plan and implement curriculum.
Observe and assess children on your case load and set individualized goals.
Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.
Prepare the classroom environment to meet the educational needs of each child.
Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to:
Be proficient with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and meeting reporting requirements
Apply the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
Be adaptable to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments.
Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills
Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision
Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.
Vancouver, WA, USA | Education | Hourly | 21.94-22.93 per hour | Full Time
| Medical/Dental/Vision- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays - Education support – EOCF pays for required coursework - Paid STARS - CPR/First Aid training - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - $20,000 Basic Life Insurance- and additional life insurance options- 401K with 3% annual employer contribution - Quarterly employee store passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas
Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families
About EOCF:
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.
Position Summary:
Do you enjoy creating engaging learning experiences for young children? Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed through play exploration and meaningful relationships?
Join our team as an Early Childhood Education Teacher and help create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where children can thrive. In this role, you will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our program. Working collaboratively with families and classroom staff, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the unique strengths and needs of every child.
Compensation & Schedule
This role is scheduled for 40 hours per week during the school year. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with occasional evening/weekend family events.
This benefitted position has an hourly wage ranging from $21.94 - 22.93 per hour based on qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or
Associates degree in a related field with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in ECE related courses.
Preferred Experience:
One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years of age in an early childhood setting.
A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.
Bilingual highly desired
Key Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to effectively plan and implement curriculum.
Observe and assess children on your case load and set individualized goals.
Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.
Prepare the classroom environment to meet the educational needs of each child.
Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to:
Be proficient with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and meeting reporting requirements
Apply the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
Be adaptable to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments.
Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills
Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision
Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.
