Assistant Teacher-ECEAP

Employment

Opportunity

Rosa Iturbide

Human Resources Manager

509.454.5317

rosa.iturbide@esd105.org

Veronica Naranjo

Human Resources Director

509.454.2858

veronica.naranjo@esd105.org

Position:

Assistant Teacher-ECEAP

Status: Full-Time (257 days, 8 hours per day)

Salary Range: $18.59/hr. - $19.74/hr.

Posted Date: September 19, 2024

Starting Date: October 15, 2024 (anticipated)

Location: Castlevale ECEAP Site
Yakima, WA 98902

Job Description and Qualifications: See below

Application Procedure – Applicants apply through the ESD 105
Fast Track on-line application system at www.esd105.org under

the Human Resources link, and ESD 105 Job Opportunities.

Medical, vision, dental, paid leave benefits and retirement options

are available for employees. More information can be found at: ��

ESD105 Benefits.

Deadline to apply: October 3, 2024
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended
applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS

1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Background Check: All new employees who will have unsupervised access to
children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington

State Patrol and the FBI. All employment is considered conditional until receipt

of the satisfactory background check.

Employment: ESD 105 shall provide equal employment opportunity and
treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention,

assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment

opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race,

creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or

military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,

marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the

use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered

the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in

conflict with state or federal law. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures

may be directed to the ESD’s Title IX/RCW28A.640 Officer and Section

504/ADA Coordinator, Veronica Naranjo, Human Resources Director, 33 So.

Second Ave., Yakima, WA (509) 454-2858

ESD 105 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assistant Teacher-ECEAP

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Assistant Teacher- ECEAP

Direct Supervisor:

Director of ECEAP & Community Partnerships

The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Assistant Teacher works under the

direct supervision of the Lead Teacher to provide an early childhood education program for a group of

three and four-year-old children in compliance with child care licensing and ECEAP Performance

Standards.

Essential Job Functions:
A. Assist the Lead Teacher in the development of appropriate indoor and outdoor environments.
B. Observe and document children’s development.
C. Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
D. Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
E. Support children’s social and emotional development by using positive guidance methods and building strong

relationships in the classroom.

F. Prepare, serve, and clean up meals.
G. Ensure the health and safety of children at all times.
H. Assist children with routine hygiene needs.
I. Maintain an orderly, healthy, and safe environment. This includes general housekeeping tasks such as

cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, sweeping, and picking up toys and materials.

J. Assist in maintaining all required records in an accurate and timely manner.

Other Job Functions:

A. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education, OR
a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early

Childhood Professional Recognition.

2. 30-Hour Basic Child Care Training, may be obtained during first month of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. A.A. or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
2. Experience working in ECEAP and/or Head Start programs.
3. Experience with low-income families.

Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities

1. Ability to work with minimal direction from supervisor.
2. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

Hourly Rate: Blossoms

Schedule

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3. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a team.
4. Demonstrated computer skills, organizational skills and commitment to follow through on

tasks with a minimum of supervision.

5. Ability to effectively manage change and prioritize multiple demands.
6. Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in critical and adverse situations.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with people, including parents, social service providers and

school district personnel.

8. Knowledge of family dynamics, challenges, and needs in the target area, particularly among
low-income families.

9. Knowledge of licensed child care rules in Washington state.
10. Effective communication and writing skills, fluency in oral and written English.
11. Flexibility in work hours and ability to work under pressure and unanticipated constraints.
12. Hispanic cultural competency.
13. Basic computer skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities

1. Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish).
2. Fluency in Spanish.

Other Requirements

1. Personal transportation, including vehicle liability insurance, valid WA state driver’s license,
and willingness to travel.

2. Compliance with TB testing, Department of Early Learning background check, Washington
State Patrol clearance, and vaccination requirements.

3. Hold current Food Handler’s Card and First Aid/CPR card.

Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

• Significant: (i.e. sitting, talking, hearing, walking, driving, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth

computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)

• Frequent: (i.e. standing, bending, carrying; use of phone; use of copy machine)

• Occasional: (i.e. lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, use of fax

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5 hrs/day)

Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)

Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential

functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, the scope of responsibilities, and the

physical demands, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the work requirements. Individuals may

perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize

peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the

discretion of the employer.