Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - Permanent, Hourly

CCS Spokane•Spokane, WA

3d•$19 - $25

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Center Manager and daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher, the Assistant Teacher assists with recurring classroom duties and assignments to implement the educational curriculum and support the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood classroom. The role serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is a permanent hourly position. The Assistant Teacher helps prepare and carry out classroom and outdoor routines and activities, supports children’s individual learning and developmental needs, and contributes to curriculum planning, assessment, documentation, health, and family engagement. The position works as part of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated services to children and families. The work schedule is determined by the supervisor, and the position is eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Current First Aid/CPR training or ability to obtain it when training is offered by Spokane Colleges.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional and ethical boundaries with families and staff.
Ability to maintain a healthy, safe, and welcoming environment inside and outside the classroom.
Knowledge of appropriate techniques for diapering, sanitation, napping, feeding, and toilet training.
Ability to work on and switch between multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Valid Food Workers Card, as available through the Washington State Department of Health.
Ability to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Successful completion of required post-offer medical examination, including tuberculin screening, and submission of documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
Successful completion of required criminal history and child-abuse information checks, including the Department of Children, Youth and Families Portable Background Check.

Nice To Haves

One year of childcare experience or equivalent education and experience.
Washington State Early Childhood Education certificate or current Child Development Associate certificate.
One or more years of experience working with infant-, toddler-, or preschool-aged children.
Experience with Head Start/Early Head Start or with low-income families from a variety of cultural groups, especially families for whom English is a second language.
Basic computer skills, including email and word processing.
Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum Tools.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and implementing daily classroom and outdoor routines and activities, using routines to support individual learning opportunities.
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting an early childhood curriculum.
Assist in assessing children’s developmental needs, tracking progress through ongoing assessments, and developing individualized learning opportunities, including for children with disabilities.
Promote and protect children’s health by following Individual Health Plans and special diet needs, attending to children’s personal needs, and modeling routine care as part of primary caregiving.
Assist with developmental screenings, referrals, follow-up services, and parent involvement in curriculum planning and classroom observations.
Maintain required documentation, records, and supplies.
As needed, perform or assist with Lead or Associate Teacher duties and guide children for specified periods when teachers are absent.
Work effectively with the classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families.
As needed, participate in case management, home visits, center conferences, and development and implementation of Children’s Individual Plans and family transition plans with the Direct Service Team.
Participate in essential meetings and trainings as directed.
Model professional decorum and mutual respect in interactions.
Comply with district policies, procedures, 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.