Assistant Teacher – HS/EHS Infant/Toddler & Preschool (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) (32 hours a week, Non-Permanent Cyclic position, 9.5 months)

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

3d • $3,327 - $4,406 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start infant/toddler and/or preschool classroom. Under the general supervision of the Center Manager and daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher, the role assists with implementing the educational curriculum and routine classroom duties. The position works as part of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated services to children and families, including children with disabilities. Duties may include guiding children for specified periods when teachers are absent and participating in case management, home visits, center conferences, and child and family transition planning.

The posting identifies the position as a 32-hour-per-week, non-permanent cyclic position lasting 9.5 months. It also lists full-time, 12-month/40-hour workweek conditions elsewhere in the posting. Salary is listed as $3,327–$4,406 per month, with a starting salary of $3,327 per month. The position is overtime eligible, requires local travel, and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; union membership is optional.

The work is active and takes place in indoor office/classroom environments and outdoors in uncontrolled elements. It involves frequent computer use and communication, frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and twisting, and occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors, or biohazards. Employees must be able to work without assistive equipment that could compromise the physical safety of children and staff.

Requirements

• One year of childcare experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Current First Aid/CPR training or ability to obtain it when training is available through Spokane Colleges.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• 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 without assistive equipment that may compromise or interfere with the physical safety of children and staff.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Valid Food Workers Card, or ability to obtain one as available through Washington State Department of Health.
• Ability to complete a post-offer medical exam including tuberculin screening and provide 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.
• Ability to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent active movement and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• State Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or current Child Development Associate (CDA).
• One year of experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Protect and promote children’s health by following Individual Health Plans and special diet needs; attend to children’s personal needs and model routine care.
• Assist with developmental screenings, referrals, follow-up services, and involving parents in curriculum planning and classroom observations.
• Maintain required documentation, records, and supplies.
• May perform 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 comprehensive services to children and families.
• May participate in case management, home visits, center conferences, and development and implementation of Children’s Individual Plans and family transition plans.
• Participate in essential meetings and trainings.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures, directives, applicable state and federal regulations, orders, statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Washington State Retirement Plan
• Vacation leave accrual of 11.33 hours per month, prorated for positions below full time
• Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month, prorated for positions below full time

What This Job Offers

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