Assistant Teacher (Part-time, Temp)

ENCOMPASS•North Bend, WA

64d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Temporary Assistant Teacher $21.00 to $28.56/hour DOE Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:30-2:00 (5 hours per day/20 hours per week) School-year based holidays off Encompass is hiring for Temporary Assistant Teachers at the following locations: Early Learning Center, North Bend, WA Carnation Preschool, Carnation, WA There is a strong likelihood that these temporary positions will be extended at both sites, pending program assessment at 6 weeks. Fulfill your passion for working with children with diverse needs. Work with a team of creative educators, alongside speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists who collaborate to support every child. Be a part of an early learning program that supports over 100 children in Snoqualmie Valley every year to be fully prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Encompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational, therapeutic services, and family enrichment programs for children ages 0-8 and their families. SCOPE: Aids the Lead Teacher in the implementation of daily classroom programs for preschool children in accordance with program standards. Is responsible for assisting and/or providing support in the classroom environment.

Requirements

Child Development Accreditation (CDA) certificate in the field of early childhood education or child development
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as record keeping, filing, typing, copying, etc.
Ability to supervise students on regularly scheduled field trips.
Documentation of TB screening, MMR results
Cleared Portable Background Check through the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF)
MERIT registration and obtain a STARTS ID
Food and Beverage Handler’s Permit
First aid and CPR card
Other trainings as required of role

Responsibilities

Participates in planning with teacher for the educational program
Assists teacher with the implementation of the daily classroom program, including music, meals, group projects, free choice time and supervision of students.
Prepares and organizes the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program.
Assisting with mealtimes by organizing and setting up the food for meals and snacks.
Participates in setting an example to preschool children what mealtime looks like while supporting family style meals.
Gains knowledge and skills by participating in in-service training, staff meetings, and other opportunities including 15 hours of MERIT approved training throughout the year.
Maintain open communication with coworkers.
Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs.
Participates in and facilitates mealtime service and conversation.
Oversees health habits in the classroom, i.e. handwashing, toothbrushing, diaper changing etc.
Administers first aid as needed
Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards.
May assume the responsibilities of the teaching staff in his/her absence.
Assist/lead small group activities.
Other duties as assigned.