Preschool Substitute

ENCOMPASS•North Bend, WA

1d•$20 - $26

About The Position

PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE – MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT! Pay: $20.29 to $25.53/hour DOE Two locations: Early Learning Center, North Bend, WA Preschool Teacher: M-Th, 8:45am to 4:45pm Food Service: M-Th, 7:30am to 3pm Carnation Preschool, Carnation, WA Preschool Teacher/Food Service: M-Th, some Fridays, 8:45am to 4pm At Encompass, we believe what happens early in life matters—and we’ve been partnering with families for over 50 years to build healthy foundations for children. As a Preschool Substitute, you’ll join a team that values creativity, connection, and community. What You’ll Do Bring the fun: Support teachers with engaging, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and joy. Keep kids safe & happy: Help maintain a healthy, nurturing environment where every child feels cared for. Serve up smiles: Prepare and deliver nutritious meals for family-style dining. Be a team player: Communicate openly and bring positive energy to every interaction. Why You’ll Love It Flexible schedule that fits your life A chance to make a real impact in your community Work with a passionate team in a mission-driven nonprofit Qualifications Experience working with young children Ability to follow safety and licensing guidelines Positive attitude and love for learning Ready to join a team that makes every day meaningful? Apply now and help us create brighter futures for kids! Encompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational, therapeutic services, and family enrichment programs for children ages 0-8 and their families. SCOPE: The Preschool Substitute is responsible for assisting and providing support in the classroom environment and/or coordinates the process and delivery of the food service production.

Requirements

Experience working with young children
Ability to adhere to safety practices and procedures as required by state and federal laws.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, understand written instructions and procedures, prepare and write pertinent documents, and speak clearly and understandably.
Ability to perform the tasks and functions as required by the job including preparing and implementing age‐appropriate programs and activities, providing positive reinforcement to children and dispensing assertive disciplinary practices.
Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
First aid and CPR card
Food and Beverage Handler’s Permit TB screening

Responsibilities

Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
Manage children’s activities and projects as needed
Maintain open communication with coworkers
Maintain confidentiality
Report any suspected abuse to supervisor
Help maintain a safe and healthy environment; administer first aid in a timely manner when needed
Attend in‐service and staff meetings when necessary
Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
Meet all applicable licensing regulations
Prepare breakfast, lunch and snack daily.
Assure that food is in sanitary condition and is the proper temperature; record food temperature and time served.
Follow USDA guidelines (WAS 388-150-250) for proper food handling, sanitation of food preparation, surfaces, and dishwashing
Organize meals attractively on platters, etc.., and deliver to classrooms for family style meal service
Pick up dishes from classes after meals
Wash and sanitize dishes after meals