Preschool Teacher Assistant

EOCFWA•Vancouver, WA

9d•Hybrid

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 a Preschool Teacher Assistant in one of our classrooms and help us make a lasting difference. In this role, you will assist the classroom teacher in creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children either birth to 3 years old, or ages 3–5. The openings for this position are based at either several of our Part Year preschool centers which follows a school-year schedule or at One of our Full Day Full Year centers. A successful candidate will work closely with classroom staff to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Requirements

Fully Qualified Required Qualifications: Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education, current CDA certificate, or WA State Initial Certificate in ECE.
Trainee Qualified Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.
Implement established child development practices, principles and performance standards in a comprehensive classroom environment.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
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.