Assistant Preschool Teacher - Moses Lake

Inspire Development Centers•Moses Lake, WA

4h•$41,954 - $55,931•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for assisting the Lead Preschool Teacher in preparing and executing daily activities and lesson plans for children. Incorporate a child’s home/language/culture functionally in activities of the center. Provides opportunities and encouragement throughout the program for children to acquire and enlarge their vocabulary and provides a good language model by speaking clearly and distinctly on a level that children understand and respect.

Requirements

Current Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or equivalent Preschool certificate; or AA/BA Degree in ECE or an AA/BADegree, with 30 ECE related college credits with experience in teaching infant/toddler and/or Preschool children
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and must obtain AA in ECE or related field, Initial, CDA
Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices
Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment
Experience in policy and procedure processes
Experience in planning and facilitating groups
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience in the classroom risk management
Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Ability to gather and analyze data for reports
Strong customer service focus
Ability to work with culturally diverse population
Knowledge with personal computer, including Microsoft Office
Accurate data, documentation and recordkeeping skills
At least six (6) months experience in a childcare setting
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Washington State driver’s license
Must provide a current driving abstract
Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities
Must pass initial and periodic background check
Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance; (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment)
Subject to initial and periodic TB screen
Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing if on-the-job accident or injury
Obtain Fifteen (15) hours continuing in-service training annually
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
Must complete any/all required training related to the position, including but not limited to CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, Supervision and Emergency Response

Nice To Haves

Previous Head Start experience
English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency
AA/BA Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an Associate’s Degree, with 30 ECE related credits with experience in teaching infant/toddler and/or Preschool children
BA degree with (30 ECE related credits)

Responsibilities

Assists Lead Preschool Teacher in implementing appropriate curriculum planning for the Preschool classroom modeling appropriate instructional techniques.
Reinforces positive communication, respect, and interaction between children and adults.
Assists with formulating lesson plans for classroom activities and Home Learning Tasks.
Contributes to the evaluation of progress of children in the classroom.
Supports the analysis of child and classroom outcome reports to evaluate process and implementschool readiness goals.
Assists in completion of all appropriate documentation: i.e. Daily Assessment form, Meal Guide, Health Checks, Home Visits, and Parent/Teacher Conferences are completed within set timelines.
Assists in daily completion of USDA Meal count and the safe release of children.
Provides a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
Follows all state and federal regulations regarding instruction practices, fire, health, and safety standards; to include proper sanitization.
Enhances physical and intellectual competence in children by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including children who require special services, while mentoring and supporting classroom staff through participation of scheduled meetings.
Communicates with and actively involves parents in all aspects of center activities, through Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, Open House, Make-n-Take, and Brainstorming sessions.
Follows established program curriculums, procedures, documentation, and service plans.
Performs administrative duties as assigned.
Actively participates with age appropriate interactions and classroom activities such as free play, mealtime, floor time and classroom activities.
May include bathing, diaper changing for special needs children.
Administer educational screenings, identify, and refer children with potential high risk of health, disability or behavioral concerns.
Maintain confidential information, which includes, but is not limited to: personnel records, health records, and participant personal and income information.
Review and understand all center policies and procedures regarding the safe receive and release of children ensuring compliance with established protocols.
Shows interest in furthering professional growth by enrolling in ECE classes, attending staff meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars.
Responsible for contributing in any procedure or activity that fosters the contribution of in-kind funds, through the request of goods, services, cash donations, and/or through encouraging professional, community members and parents to volunteer time to the program.
Perform all other duties as assigned.