Jobs at Snohomish Cooperative Preschool

3’s Class Preschool Teacher Position

Snohomish Cooperative Preschool is seeking a talented and dedicated early childhood educator for our preschool. At Snohomish Cooperative Preschool, children blossom by playing and exploring freely in a safe and nurturing environment. Great attention is given to building our sense of community within the cooperative and having that same cooperative spirit flow throughout our interactions with one another. 

One position is available to teach our 3’s Class (3-4 year olds) which is held on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. A typical week includes class time, classroom set-up/clean-up, prep time, and required evening board and member meetings. This could be up to 12 hours per week. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Minimum two year college degree

·         Two years teaching experience

·         Experience in early childhood education or actively pursuing teaching certification

·         Current CPR and First Aid Certification required

·         Experience with a member-run cooperative preschool

Please note: In order to ensure the safety of the unvaccinated children in our early childhood programs all teachers and parents need to follow the vaccine guidelines as required by the Edmonds FLED department each school year.

Responsibilities:

·         Plans and prepares developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum, including daily activities that are engaging and varied throughout the year.

·         Leads class and coordinates working members; serves as a model for best practice interactions with young children. 

·         Maintains a balanced daily schedule including creative, physical, social, free-choice, and group activities that are interactive, hands-on and enhance students’ independence.

·         Spends class time observing, interacting and participating in activities with the children.

·         Utilizes positive guidance techniques.

·         Communicates with members and other cooperative teachers in a supportive and caring way.

·         Shows a commitment to continuing education with a focus on the cooperative structure.

·         Works cooperatively with our school’s other teachers to develop monthly themes, share classroom space and help with supply inventory.

·         Attends monthly board and members meetings, occurring on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted at a different day or time on the annual SCP calendar. 

·         Attends periodic teacher planning meetings at Edmonds College, along with member orientation, classroom set-up, member events and other scheduled activities as required by the cooperative.

·         Our cooperative preschool is affiliated with, and receives parent-education support from the Edmonds College Family Life Education Department (FLED). Teachers are expected to work closely with our FLED Parent Instructors.

 Compensation: $22.00-26.00/hr dependent upon qualifications and experience, paid sick leave, and professional development reimbursement.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Start Date:  ASAP. Our classes begin in September 2024 and run through May or June 2025, with the possibility of renewing the employee agreement for the following school year.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Snohomish Cooperative Preschool at hiringscp@googlegroups.com

Our Vision

Snohomish Cooperative Preschool inspires curious, confident, and empathetic lifelong learners.

Our Mission

Our mission at Snohomish Cooperative Preschool is to cultivate a play-based, collaborative community of learners, where children and adults explore, develop, and thrive.

What We Stand For

Our preschool strives to be inclusive, diverse, and compassionate toward all. We are committed to creating a space where every child and family is valued for their unique contributions to the classroom community and can see themselves represented in their learning environment. Our work is ongoing and we are constantly evaluating how to further incorporate anti-bias education standards into our program’s existing policies and practices. By supporting our children’s developing sense of self and by placing a curricular focus on relationship skills such as empathy and cooperation, we hope to empower them to become advocates for themselves, their community, and the world around them.Non-discrimination Policy: We admit students of any race, color, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our schools. We do not discriminate due to an association or perceived association with a protected class, including, but not limited to race; color; religion or national and ethnic origin; sex; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; disability; age; citizenship; marital or veteran status; or genetic information in the administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and other school-administered policies.