Part-time Teacher Assistant

Qualifications / Job Preferences:

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition or a Washington State ECE Initial Certification (the equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education). Employees may be provisionally hired and put on a professional development plan describing how the employee will meet qualifications within 5 years.

Job Requirements:

• Be able to follow and carry out duties and responsibilities as described in the CCCC Policies and Procedures manual, staff handbook, licensing requirements, and other written guides and materials.
• Receive a current TB screening and complete a physical examination, which verifies physical constraint job requirements.
• Fulfill all job training requirements i.e. Blood borne pathogens training, Child Abuse and Neglect training, Emergency Preparedness.
• Successfully pass a background check as required by CCCC.

Essential functions / major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Direct Classroom Service:

1. Curriculum:

• Assist in developing and providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum which meets the individual needs of all children with concern for their interests, culture, special needs, individual style and pace of learning.
• Supervise and actively engage with children at all times, while establishing and maintaining a respectful and responsive relationship.
• Assist in providing a learning environment which enhances social, emotional, cognitive, language, creative, and physical/health development of each child.
• Provide positive and appropriate child guidance techniques.
• Observe and document children’s learning and development on an ongoing and consistent basis.

2. Environment/Health and Safety:

• Assist with classroom sanitation (bleaching tables, clean-up, dusting, sweeping, etc.). This includes maintaining the storage rooms and the outdoor play environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher, in all areas of service.
• Be prepared to work as a team and be willing to communicate problems to the Lead Teacher.
• Be knowledgeable of health policies that includes, but are not limited to: medication administration, allergies, first aid kits, emergency/evacuation plan, sanitation/hygiene, accident reports, etc.

CCCC Program Support:

• Sustain overall program operations by providing assistance as needed in other classrooms, bus monitoring, kitchen assistance, housekeeping duties, and administrative assistance (perform other duties as assigned).
• Participate in recommended meetings, bi-monthly classroom activities, trainings and conferences to maintain current knowledge of early childhood development.
• Participate in program committees and program wide events and activities. Must represent CCCC in a professional manner throughout the community.
• All employees are expected to work in a professional manner, assuring that all adults are treated with mutual respect.
• Assure that all records and information concerning children, staff and families is kept confidential.
• Promote clear and constant communication between all staff members and program managers.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colfax, WA 99111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17