ELC Assistant Teacher

Kettle Falls School District•Kettle Falls, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a year-round job. An Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing care and education for children in a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The Assistant Teacher plays a key role in observing and supporting children's development, assisting with the implementation of curriculum activities, and fostering positive relationships with children and families. Responsibilities include assisting in setting up the learning environment, engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities, supporting guidance strategies, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. The Assistant Teacher collaborates closely with the Lead Teacher, the center director, and parents to promote the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of the children. The Assistant Teacher must demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow professionally, respect individual differences, and support the goals and vision of the child care center. Provide instruction to students who are academically high needs. Provide personal care, including attending to hygiene issues, to students with disabilities. Instruction is in small and large group settings. Supervise students in all aspects of the day. Provide special services support, including behavior management and behavior contracts, basic skills instruction, demonstrate/teach/and model appropriate social skills and interaction. Must have experience or disposition to work with potentially aggressive students. ECE short certificate is required within 5 years of hire. Other duties to be assigned.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent.
ECE short certificate is required within 5 years of hire.
Must have the ability to keep accurate daily records.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly with teachers.
Must be consistent, positive, and fair in dealing with students.
Must be flexible with daily schedule.
Ability to work as a member of the building team.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences.
Must be fingerprinted.
Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with pre-school students preferred.
Knowledge of special education disabilities preferred.
Experience or disposition to work with potentially aggressive students.

Responsibilities

Assist in setting up the learning environment.
Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities.
Support guidance strategies.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
Collaborate closely with the Lead Teacher, the center director, and parents.
Provide instruction to students who are academically high needs.
Provide personal care, including attending to hygiene issues, to students with disabilities.
Supervise students in all aspects of the day.
Provide special services support, including behavior management and behavior contracts, basic skills instruction, demonstrate/teach/and model appropriate social skills and interaction.
Keep accurate daily records.
Communicate clearly with teachers.