Assistant Teacher – HS/EHS Infant/Toddler & Preschool (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1)

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Colleges' Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start provides care and support for over 1,600 children and their families, offering safe learning environments for children to develop skills for success in elementary school and beyond. The program is dedicated to working with low-income families and involves parents in developing center goals. It also serves children of eligible students attending college. The Assistant Teacher position assists in implementing the educational curriculum and general operation of an early childhood classroom under the supervision of the Center Manager and daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher.

Requirements

• One year of experience in childcare OR equivalent education/experience.
• Current First aid/CPR training or ability to obtain (as available through Spokane Colleges).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional/ethical boundaries with families and staff members.
• Ability to maintain a healthy, safe and welcoming environment both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Knowledge of appropriate techniques for diapering, sanitation, napping, feeding, and toilet training.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Post-Offer medical exam which includes tuberculin screening and submission of documentation indicating Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination or immunity.
• Pre-Employment Post Offer, criminal history/child abuse information check including Department of Children, Youth and Families Portable Background Check prior to employment.
• Criminal background check is required.
• Valid Food Workers Card (as available through Washington State Department of Health).
• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain when training offered by Spokane Colleges).
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Nice To Haves

• State Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate OR Current Child Development Associate (CDA).
• One year experience working with infant/toddler/preschool aged children.
• Previous experience with Head Start/Early Head Start or working with low-income families from a variety of cultural groups, especially English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing.
• Previous experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum Tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities.
• Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of an early childhood curriculum.
• Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants/toddlers and/or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Promote and protect children’s health by adhering to IHP (Individual Health Plans) and special diet needs.
• Attend to children’s personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary care giving.
• Assist in conducting developmental screenings, providing referrals, and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment.
• Assist with maintaining required documentation, records, and supplies.
• May assist, and/or perform work of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent.
• Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families.
• May participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implementation of Children’s Individual Plans (CIP) and family transition plans with Direct Service Team.
• Participate in essential meetings and trainings.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed