ECE Asst/Bus Driver (SS-49389)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • , WA

7d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists one or more early childhood teachers in the education, care, supervision, and instruction of pre-school aged children, in classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, and during transportation at a center dedicated to school readiness goals in children, and in the community. Maintains and prepares classroom and related environments and materials.

Requirements

• Requires completion of a GED/High School diploma within 6 months of hire.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within two (2) years of hire with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires reference check when submitting application or application will be considered incomplete.
• Requires basic knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate early child development applicable for an educational setting.
• Requires a basic knowledge of instruction methods for preschool-aged children.
• Requires knowledge of basic clerical and record keeping processes.
• Requires basic knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, games, and other equipment to support play, learning, record information, and send communications.
• Requires sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students.
• Requires the ability to learn to assess the needs of individual students.
• Requires the ability to relate positively to students in a learning environment in a way that builds confidence and recognizes socioeconomic and cultural differences among children.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
• If applicable, background clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• May require knowledge of native language, culture, and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists one or more early childhood teachers in the education, care, supervision, and instruction of pre-school aged children, in classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, and during transportation at a center dedicated to school readiness goals in children, and in the community.
• Maintains and prepares classroom and related environments and materials.
• Assists teaching staff with implementation of play-oriented instructional activities.
• Conducts informal reading and project circles with individual and small groups of children and assist others with demonstrations of assigned subject matter.
• Balances children’s physical needs, emotional support, and deals with common behavior problems.

Benefits

• Tribal member and Indian preference will apply.
• Preference will also be given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• Subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
• Subject to pre-employment background clearances.

What This Job Offers

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