Early Learning Center Specialist 1
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Center Assistant Director and under the general direction of Early Childhood Specialist 2, 3, and 4, the Early Childhood Specialist 1 helps provide and guide care and general educational activities for children in the Center. The position performs classroom, playground, office, laundry, field trip and kitchen work as assigned. Duties are performed following clearly defined work procedures and priorities. ln accordance with the Early Learning Center philosophy and policies, the Early Childhood Specialist 1 works with center staff to provide appropriate interactions and support to help meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children within a group setting.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED and experience in an early childhood setting.
- Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate effectively with children, families, community members and staff of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- 45 college credits of early childhood education/child development and one (1) year experience in an early childhood setting.
- Demonstrated ability to be responsive to the needs of a diverse student population and community.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a teaching team and follow directions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, positive, and healthy environment for children
- Monitor and assist with nap times, activity times, group times, diapering/toileting, outdoor play, field trips, and all transitions. Continually move throughout classroom and playground areas, using visual & auditory supervision.
- Set up and eat meals/snacks with children
- Monitor the mealtime with the children making sure they are safe and not choking on food or eating something they are allergic to. Making sure children with allergies receive the correct substitution.
- Prepare and organize materials for the day
- Assist Lead Teacher during activities such as art or cooking with children in the classroom and outdoors. Making sure materials are readily accessible.
- Assist with projects and activities setup, presentation, and cleanup
- Set up art projects with supplies needed and clean-up projects and activities by wiping down tables and mopping floors. Making sure the children are also cleaned up.
- Assist with kitchen, office, and laundry duties
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Benefits
- comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components
- Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
