Title : B-5 Center Assistant Employment Status : Full Time Schedule : Full Year FTE : 1.0 260 days FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Reports to : Center Director Supervises : N / A Offering New Employee Bonus! $300 to new hires that complete onboarding AND start their employment before 09 / 01 / 2024.

This bonus is paid after 60 days of successful employment.

Benefits offered for Employees' who work 30 hours per week.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance PTO Paid Holidays Discounted childcare 401k with 2.5% match Employee Assistance Program $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Voluntary STD, LTD, and additional life insurance Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportwear and Adidas employee store SELF Mission : Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) convenes and mobilizes partners and stakeholders throughout Southwest Washington to promote community awareness and advocacy for early learning, kindergarten readiness and school success for all children.

Position Summary : Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, and supervision of the Center Director, the Center Assistant is responsible for assisting in the creation of a learning environment which is safe, healthy, stimulating and caring, with activities designed around children's interest and developmental needs.

Establish and maintain positive communication using collaborative methods to problem solve and interact with families, children, and staff.

Maintain a positive, flexible, and professional attitude while working to meet the needs of the individual child.

Supervise, interact, and play with children during assigned times of responsibilities.

Plan and set up the environment of the room with well-defined interest areas.

Set up toys and materials so that they are accessible to children.

Follow established plans to meet the needs of the individual children with concerns for interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural background and individual styles.

Support and follow the guidance techniques posted in the classroom.

Lift children onto play equipment, changing table, and / or to hold or place on lap.

Assist with toileting, diapering, and hygiene needs of the children.

Help prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks following USDA guidelines (including meal counts and service procedures).

Clean up after food preparation and after serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Provide general housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, laundering, and picking up toys and materials used in projects.

Maintain a safe, orderly, clean and healthy center environment, including administering first aid and handling emergencies.

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, and workshops.

This may require the ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Assist with child assessments and conducting child-center observations as required throughout the program year.

Follow the direction of the Center Director.

Float through other center classrooms to provide lunches, breaks and support for other teaching staff.

Includes supporting other centers in SW Washington.

Other duties as assigned.

Last updated : 2024-07-31