ECE Instructional Assistant 1 (MCDC)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

2d•$49,896 - $68,272

About The Position

Under supervision, assists the lead teacher with instructional activities that provide learning experiences for individual students and small groups. The role supports classroom instruction, student behavior and safety, preparation of learning materials, recordkeeping, and an orderly, positive learning environment. The employee participates in training and helps integrate Muckleshoot language and culture into the classroom, supports parent involvement, and attends school meetings, IEP/IFSP meetings, parent conferences, in-services, and other trainings. The position may also involve transporting students by van or automobile, loading and unloading students safely, assisting children with five-point restraints, and completing transportation records. The employee may transport children with special learning needs or physical challenges, operate power lifts, and secure wheelchairs. Employees may be expected to perform a range of additional office or field duties as needed, whether or not those duties are related to their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

Early Childhood Education Certificate or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; Tribal members must be willing to obtain one within one year of employment.
One year of professional experience working with children in a preschool, daycare, or similar setting.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen, and meet health and immunization requirements.
Obtain satisfactory results on a pre-employment physical examination, including tuberculosis screening.
Effective communication with students, parents or guardians, staff, and administrators.
Ability to work with children in an understanding, patient, receptive, and confident manner.
Ability to organize activities according to students’ maturity and attention spans.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and manage student behavior.
Skill using standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
Knowledge of basic child-development concepts and developmental behavior characteristics, effective behavior-management techniques, and student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to read and write, follow verbal and written instructions, work positively and confidently with students, observe safe work practices, establish cooperative work relationships, arrive on time, attend required training, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear; occasionally sit, use hands to operate or handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Valid Washington State driver’s license required at appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Nice To Haves

A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate may be required at appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.
A Food Handler’s permit may be required at appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Responsibilities

Assist instructional personnel with presenting learning materials and instructional exercises.
Reinforce and follow up on learning activities with individual students and small groups.
Monitor and assist students in instructional activities following the presentation of concepts by instructional personnel.
Participate in training and assist with integrating Muckleshoot language and culture into the classroom.
Participate in school meetings, IEP/IFSP meetings, parent conferences, in-services, and other trainings; support parent involvement in the classroom.
Supervise students in educational settings for periods of up to 30–45 minutes.
Use positive reinforcement and other appropriate techniques to support appropriate behavior and appreciation of human diversity.
Prepare instructional materials and learning aids for individual students and small groups.
Maintain records and files, including confidential student records and information.
Requisition, store, and maintain inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
Use good judgment when assisting the lead teacher with injured or physically ill students.
Help maintain an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
When transporting students, load and unload them safely at designated stops and on field trips, and help secure children in supplied five-point restraints.
Complete transportation records, including student counts, mileage, special runs, and route directions.
As needed, transport children with special learning needs or physical challenges, operate power lifts, and secure wheelchairs.
Perform additional office or field duties as expected by the Tribe.