Assistant Teacher, Tomorrow's Hope

Housing Hope•Everett, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher works intimately with children in the classroom building a trusting and respectful relationship with each child and, under the direction of the Lead Teacher, implementing the child’s individual learning strategies. Tomorrow’s Hope is proud to be part of the Washington State Early Achievers Program.

Requirements

AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field
Current knowledge of Washington State Licensed Childcare Regulations
Negative TB test (Mantaux method)
Fully Covid 19 vaccinated
HIV/AIDS certificate of training
CPR and First Aid certification for infants, children and adults
Food Handler Card
Current Portable Background Check or ability to complete within one week of hire
Currently registered in MERIT system or the ability to be in the system within one month of employment
Valid Washington State Drivers License
Maintain a current knowledge and skills related to quality childcare and early learning practices as defined by the State and other related system
Able to follow written and verbal direction
Ability to work well in a team setting
Must like working with children
Skilled in team approach
Working knowledge of the issues related to homelessness and poverty.
Exhibit strong organizational, time management, record keeping and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Ensuring the health and safety of Tomorrow’s Hope children.
Assist children in developing skills appropriate to the age range, including toileting, language, self-help, self-control and social skills; and to be able to implement routines, transitions, and activities appropriate for that age group.
Assist in establishing, monitoring, and maintaining a safe and healthy classroom learning environment.
Assist in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets children’s individual physical, intellectual, language, literacy, creative, self-identity, social and emotional needs.
Giving feedback on classroom functioning and success of planned activities.
Providing input into classroom curriculum planning, classroom set-up and its management.
Preparing curriculum materials.
Setting up, taking down and cleaning up the classroom and materials.
Working with children individually in both small and large groups.
Upholding Housing Hope/Tomorrow’s Hope policies, protocols and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families.
In the absence of the Lead Teacher, the Assistant assumes classroom leadership and management responsibilities in executing the planned curriculum, implementing the established classroom schedule and routine, supervising children and directing other staff and volunteers.
Function as an effective team member with co-workers to build productive, collaborative relationships and to achieve program goals and objectives.
Continue to increase professional knowledge, skills and competencies in job related areas and incorporate and demonstrate new knowledge and skills on the job.
Attend and participate in required training sessions.
Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and conduct.
Accept responsibility for seeking assistance and guidance when needed; incorporate constructive direction from supervisor to improve job performance.
Accept responsibility for quality of job performance, and make changes as needed.
Maintain a composure and attitude that is positive and sensitive to children and their families
All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and required by program goals and objectives.
Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned to keep the center safe, clean and healthy.
Assist with office tasks as assigned.
Drive vans as appropriate.
Do general grounds maintenance as assigned.