"Ensuring Safety Excellence: In compliance with Washington State's ESSB 5123, we prioritize safety in our workforce by conducting controlled substance testing, including marijuana, for this position, which is deemed safety-sensitive.”

Position Summary:

The Therapeutic Child Care Teacher provides nurturing care and instruction that supports the emotional, intellectual, social, and physical development of children. In addition, they assist parents by modeling and guiding effective caregiving techniques. Teachers are responsible for co-developing, implementing, and documenting individualized development plans for children within their specific age group.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Collaborates with Others

Collaborating cohesively and in a helpful manner to accomplish shared objectives alongside peers.

• Recognizes and honors the contributions and hard work of others.
• Offers valuable and actionable feedback to peers in a constructive and professional manner.

Acting with Empathy and Compassion

Genuinely understand and respect for others' perspectives and emotions. Strive to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and support that extends beyond our walls.

• Maintains open and effective communication channels with team members.
• Stays open, curious, and flexible to suspend judgments and evaluations when considering what others offer.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Maintain professional relationships with parents, staff, and children.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean environment in the room.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of treatment plans involving children.

• Plan and oversee a developmentally appropriate program (curriculum and environment) for an assigned age group, considering individual needs, preferences, abilities, and styles.

• Accurately maintain children’s Carelogic records with detailed documentation of attendance, developmental progress, and classroom interactions. 

• Build positive, intentional relationships with children and colleagues through consistent and appropriate interactions, keeping in mind cultural differences and individual personalities. 

• Report any unusual events or concerns regarding children's behavior to the supervisor in an objective and private manner. Document incidents using the appropriate reporting tools. 

• Manage classroom behavior in a calm and patient manner, adhering to the guidance policies.

• Assist in the planning and execution of the daily schedule.

• Stay informed about CPS protocols and procedures relevant to childcare and agency policies. Report and document any suspected child abuse or neglect immediately to the supervisor.

• Ensure important information is communicated effectively. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Experience:

• Experience working with parents and children at risk of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Knowledge of various behavior patterns of preschool-aged children, toddlers, and infants, as well as basic concepts of development in children.

Licenses/Certificates/Registration:

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Comprehension
   1. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information.
2. Reasoning and Decision Making
   1. Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
   2. Ability to analyze situations and make decisions that moderately impact the immediate work unit.
3. Organization
   1. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
4. Communication
   1. Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, and communicate orally.
5. Physical requirements for this position include hearing, seeing, smelling, speaking, feeling, reaching, pinching, and repetitive motions.
   1. This position requires standing, walking, and bending for long periods. 
   2. This position may require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.

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Triumph Treatment Services complies with federal and state laws and applicable discrimination regulations based on any protected class as defined by law. Triumph Treatment Services specifically does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, non-job related sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds for all employment opportunities at Triumph Treatment Services.