ECEAP Assistant Teacher

Educational Service District 123•Pasco, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Educational Service District 123 is hiring an ECEAP Assistant Teacher for its early learning program in Pasco, Washington. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement daily classroom programs for preschool children and helps maintain a healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment. The role includes supporting children’s individual learning and emotional needs, preparing and serving meals and snacks, maintaining classroom and child records, and working with families, volunteers, and site staff. The Assistant Teacher may assume the Lead Teacher’s responsibilities during the Lead Teacher’s absence. The position follows a Monday–Friday school-year schedule of 7.5 hours per day for 180 days, from late August to mid-June. The hourly rate is $21.94 at step 1/year 1 to $24.70 at step 5/year 5. The position is based in Pasco, WA, and reports to the ECEAP Site Coordinator.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: Washington State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate or higher; DCYF-approved equivalent; or high school diploma or GED with an ESD 123-approved professional development plan that allows up to five years from hire to become fully qualified through one of the first two pathways.
Cleared MERIT portable background check before working directly with children.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts.
MMR vaccine or proof of immunity.
Completion of a one-step Mantoux tuberculosis skin test, or treatment in accordance with WAC 110-300-0105(3).
First aid and CPR card within 90 days of hire.
Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity; and occasional lifting of 35 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in a preschool classroom or similar setting.
Bilingual English and Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to plan the educational program and implement the daily classroom routine, including music, meals, group projects, free-choice time, and student supervision.
Interact positively with children to support their individual learning and emotional needs.
Prepare and organize the classroom and materials according to the planned schedule and routine.
Work with the site team, families, and family support specialists to plan and conduct family events.
Support the Lead Teacher in planning, carrying out, and participating in educational planning meetings with families.
Complete and submit daily attendance, meal, and snack counts and tracking records; assist with child and family record keeping as directed.
Write observations of individual children throughout the year and participate in developing a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry.
Administer standardized screening tools as directed.
Prepare and serve snacks and meals, facilitate mealtimes, and join children at the table to provide support and conversation.
Administer first aid as needed.
Assume Lead Teacher responsibilities in the Lead Teacher’s absence.
Participate with the Lead Teacher in recruiting and training family and community volunteers as directed.
Attend in-service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other educational opportunities.
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher, families, and site team to support transitions, including transitions to before- or after-school care and kindergarten.
Stay informed about program changes and updates, maintain confidentiality, and follow applicable ESD 123 policies and procedures and ECEAP Performance Standards.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Supervise students on regularly scheduled field trips.
Be available to attend occasional evening meetings or trainings.