Team Leader (Castlevale Early Head Start) - EPIC Early Learning : Job Details

EPIC Early Learning is seeking a passionate and experienced Early Head Start Team Leader to join our dynamic team. As a private, nonprofit organization, EPIC has dedicated over 45 years to providing high-quality early childhood educational services to families in Central Washington. Our mission is to empower children to reach their full potential through nurturing relationships, engaging experiences, and excellence in education.

The Team Leader works in collaboration with the Family Advocate and the classroom team to ensure the classroom provides an educational environment that is developmentally and linguistically appropriate and accommodates children's individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds and learning styles. Team Leader promotes parent involvement through collaboration partnerships, which encourage the educational, social and emotional development of all Head Start families. All work is done in accordance with the Head Start performance standards, USDA requirements, state licensing requirements and agency policies and procedures.

At EPIC, we believe in the importance of early education and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young children. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a leader dedicated to fostering a culture of learning and support.

• Promote and embody a positive, values-based workplace culture.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, families, and support teams; maintain confidentiality.
• Teach daily in the assigned classroom and provide high-quality early childhood education.
• Mentor and model best practices for Teachers in classroom management and instruction.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children and families.
• Create and manage classroom schedules; orient and supervise classroom volunteers.
• Coordinate and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits with the Family Services Teacher.
• Maintain and train others on documentation including lesson plans, home visit logs, IFSPs, and referrals.
• Collaborate with Mental Health and Special Services Consultants to support children's special needs.
• Ensure the classroom is adequately staffed and request assistance when needed.
• Manage and request classroom materials, keeping supplies organized and safe.
• Implement and promote policies on child abuse prevention, child guidance, and active supervision.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and supervised environment at all times; respond to emergencies and provide first aid/CPR when needed.
• Participate in meetings, training, parent events, and professional development opportunities.
• Complete all required documentation, data entry, lesson plans, and child progress reports.
• Analyze child progress data and adjust curriculum as needed to support individual development.
• Actively document and contribute to In-Kind support for program sustainability.
• Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPICs culture of “Speak up, Speak out”.

Requirements

• AA, BA, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Development, or in a related field (Preschool Team Leader). Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate and/or Infant/Toddler State Certificate (Infant/Toddler Team Leader).
• Childcare Basics 30-hours STARS training.
• Demonstrated work experience of at least two (2) years of lead teaching experience in a preschool, infant, or toddler age group.
• Documental work experience in the training and mentoring of classroom staff.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, ability to work very closely with other team members, and ability to grasp a team-centered approach to delivery of services for children and families.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in Early Childhood Education (Preschool Team Leader)/ AA in Early Childhood Education (Infant/Toddler Team Leader)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Pay Level: $23.78 to $28.06 per Hour (Year-round position)

Position Closes: August 11, 2025

Benefits

· Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans

· Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)

· Paid Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)

· Paid Holidays (11)

· Scholarship Available

· Employee Assistance Program

· Basic Life Insurance

· 403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)

As an employee of an Early Learning Non-Profit organization, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness and childcare subsidy benefits. Additional information will be provided upon hire.

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