Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

EOCFWA • Vancouver, WA

7d • $20 - $21

About The Position

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families About EOCF: Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives. Position Summary: Do you enjoy an active, fun environment? Are you energized by teamwork and meaningful work with infants and toddlers? Join EOCF as an Early Head Start Teacher Assistant. In this role you will assist the classroom teacher(s) in providing and implementing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children from birth to age 3 enrolled in our program. Compensation & Schedule: The site operates from 6:30AM to 6PM. This position is scheduled to work 9:30AM-6PM, Monday-Friday. This benefitted position has an hourly wage ranging from $20.28 to $20.57, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education, current CDA certificate, or WA State Initial Certificate in ECE.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to: Implement established child development practices, principles and performance standards in a comprehensive classroom environment.
• Adopt EOCF's commitment to supporting and strengthening children and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts
• Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children birth–3 in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assist in promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Help prepare and maintain classroom materials and learning environments.
• Foster a safe, and nurturing atmosphere for all children.
• Engage in active supervision of children, including indoor/outdoor play and mealtimes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and consistency across the classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED