Interim Teacher Assistant

EOCFWA • Vancouver, WA

4d • Onsite

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 children? Join EOCF as an Interim Preschool Teacher Assistant and help create positive early learning experiences for children and families. This is a temporary position created to support one of our Full Day Full Year centers through October. This role may become a permanent opportunity based on program needs and position availability after October. In this position, you will support multiple classrooms including Head Start and ECEAP programs, with children 3 to 5 years. Successful candidates will be comfortable adapting to different classroom environments and supporting the needs of children across various age groups.

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.
• Ability to Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
• Ability to 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 ages 3–5 in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of curriculum aligned with Head Start and ECE best practices.
• 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.
• Assist with documentation, assessments, and parent communication as directed.
• 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