Assistant Toddler Teacher

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington•Spokane, WA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the lead teacher with all classroom activities.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be at least eighteen years old, have knowledge of child development and experience in child development centers, have a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree, and have an ECE initial certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the MERIT system
Ability to successfully pass a Department of Children Youth Families (DCYF) background check and register in MERIT system.
Food Handler’s Certification, BBP training, First Aid, and CPR, Proof of MMR Vaccination are required upon hire.
Excellent communication skills with children, families, and team members.
Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from the Lead Teacher.
Patient, caring, and compassionate demeanor.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
Basic knowledge of health and safety protocols for children.
Must complete a tuberculosis test
Must be 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

ECE short certificate, Applied Associate of Arts (AAS) in early childhood education, child development or related field preferred.
Previous experience in a childcare or preschool setting preferred but not required.
Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education principles.
Completion of 30 hours STARS basic training required within six months of hire date if education and/or experience does not substitute.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate activities and curriculum to foster the children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Lead small group activities or one-on-one sessions to support individual children’s learning and growth.
Set up and cleanup activities, ensuring the classroom is organized and conducive to learning.
Help maintain a positive and structured classroom environment, ensuring children feel safe, respected, and valued.
Support the Lead Teacher in managing children’s behavior and guiding them in conflict resolution.
Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, providing encouragement, support, and positive reinforcement.
Observe and document children’s progress, assisting the Lead Teacher in tracking development.
Encourage children’s participation in daily routines such as meals, clean-up, and nap time.
Assist in maintaining open communication with parents about their child’s progress and any concerns that may arise.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences or meetings as needed, under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
Work closely with the Lead Teacher, other assistants, and staff to create a cohesive and collaborative classroom environment.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe classroom.
Ensure that children’s needs, such as diapering, bathroom breaks, and nutrition, are met in a timely and appropriate manner.
Perform as a team member to ensure that productivity outcome measures are achieved.
Attend staff meetings and designated in-service training.
Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.
As a mandated reporter, follows all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
Adhere to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine.
Performs related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.

Benefits

FREE Employee Medical Insurance
FREE Employee Dental Insurance
FREE Employee Vision Insurance
Sick leave (8 hours of paid sick leave per month)
Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
Discounted health memberships
Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Life Insurance
13 Paid Holidays