Assistant Teacher

EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA•Seattle, WA

9h•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher teaches children in an early-childhood education setting and implements a multicultural, dual-language curriculum. The role includes using the research-based “Soy Bilingüe” and Creative Curriculum, monthly themes, community involvement, and social justice as part of instruction. The Assistant Teacher maintains compliance with licensing requirements and Early Achievers quality standards, communicates with families, and provides progress reports. The role also conducts Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments and Ages and Stages developmental screenings. The Assistant Teacher helps provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming classroom environment that reflects the curriculum and follows health policies. The position works with the lead Teacher on follow-up for children with special needs and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

An AA degree, CDA Certificate, Short State Certificate in Early Childhood Education, or Antioch University Certificate in Culturally Responsible Early Childhood Education.
At least 3 years of experience directly working with children in a classroom setting.
Compliance with Washington State professional requirements noted in the Merit system requirements.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, Mandarin and English, or Cantonese and English.
Very good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic, multicultural setting.
Professional conduct, ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly confidential materials, and good organizational skills.
Ability to provide guidance to students and ensure children’s safety and health.

Responsibilities

Teach children and implement the dual-language model, including the “Soy Bilingüe” and Creative Curriculum, monthly themes, community involvement, and social justice.
Provide a safe and healthy classroom environment that is attractive and appropriate for an early-childhood setting, and implement health policies.
Supervise children through sight and sound.
Complete required paperwork, including sign-in/out logs, attendance sheets, weekly lesson plans, and daily logs.
Maintain individual files with ongoing observations, assessments, and individual planning.
Comply with classroom licensing requirements, including CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s Permit requirements.
Conduct Teacher–Parent conferences twice a year.
Maintain positive teacher-child interactions as reflected in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System.
Use positive guidance techniques to provide children with choices.
Work with the lead Teacher to provide follow-up for children with special needs.
Communicate with families and provide progress reports.
Conduct Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments and Ages and Stages developmental screenings.
Maintain ongoing communication with the lead teacher.
Follow legal requirements for interacting with children, including reporting suspected child abuse.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.