Substitute Assistant Teacher (ECE JH 45)

Special Note about on-call hours & benefits:
Hours worked weekly are variable based upon center need. Therefore, this position is not eligible for our regularly offered benefits for Full-time and Part-time employees.

• Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of young children?
• Would you like to work for an employer that embraces and promotes the inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities?
• Is working for a nationally recognized nonprofit that has been around for 100 years, and has been in Washington state for 75 years important to you?

Pay: $16.88-17.38 Level 1, Asst Teacher
* The Asst Teacher pay for Levels 1-4 is $16.88-18.88. To qualify for Levels 2-4 pay, additional requirements must be met.

The following description is for an Assistant Teacher Level 1

Position Summary: The Assistant Teacher will assist and support the classroom teacher in program implementation and the day-to-day care and supervision of children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of daily classroom activities
• Assist with organizing the learning environment, setting up learning centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and maintaining applicable classroom documents
• Supervise the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher
• Perform general classroom housekeeping duties, including: preparing snacks, and general clean up
• Assist children with meals and toileting; and change diapers
• Work under the guidance of the teacher and therapists and assist in developmental activities
• Ensure a safe environment in the classroom
• Attend and be a part of in-service sessions, staff and team meetings
• Become knowledgeable about the individual daily needs and well-being of each child in the classroom
• Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
• Independently provide instruction to small groups of children as assigned
• Perform any childcare related duties as assigned

Skills and Educational Requirements:
Must meet all Washington State requirements:

• At least 18 years of age or older
• A high school graduate or the equivalent
• Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work
• Must be registered with MERIT, Washington State’s Online Portal, prior to working in the program
• Must pass Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Portable Background Check and maintain background check compliance.
• Must provide documentation prior to working in the center of:

1) Tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment as specified in the WAC 110- 300-0105,
2) Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination satisfying the state's requirements

• Attain within 3 months of hire and maintain certification of:

1) A valid hands-on Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
2) A valid food handlers permit

• Complete all training, certifications, and continuing education requirements of state licensing

Must meet the following requirements of Easterseals Washington:

• Upon hire, present documentation of a current CDA, an ECE Initial Certificate, or 12 credits in ECE classes. Alternatively, have a signed Professional Development Plan in place and complete the educational requirement within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to independently instruct a group of children for a limited time
• Must communicate effectively with children, families, employees and stakeholders

To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.

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L1 Pay: $16.88-17.38

Hours: 11:00am-5:45 Monday-Friday

Additional levels are available if you exceed the requirements for L1.

Benefits: Part-time and Full-time staff qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with a 75% employer contribution toward premiums, Paid Sick Leave**, up to 45 days of Maternity/Paternity Leave if not qualified for FMLA/WA PFML, 403b Retirement Savings Plan employer contribution, Retention Bonuses (2nd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th anniversary), Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted enrollment (ESW childcare centers, adult centers, or camp), and the option to enroll in a Transportation and/or Health FSA, and Aflac. // Newly hired staff working 35 hours/week also receive 11 Paid Holidays and accrue 2 weeks Paid Vacation (increases at the 2nd, 5th, and 10th anniversary).

**Paid Sick Time: Full-time staff receive 96 hours annually; Part-time/Temporary staff accrue 1 hour/40 hours worked with a limit of 56 hours.

Easterseals Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We are committed to a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our employees contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

Location:

Easterseals Washington’s Jane’s House childcare development center is situated centrally in Yakima directly across from Yakima Valley College.

Jane’s House provides a multi-cultural educational approach and an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities learn and play side-by-side each and every day. We utilize Individual Education Plans for children that may benefit from them and operate our centers to NAEYC standards. Many of our teachers have attended or are currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at YVC. To learn more about our childcare centers, visit https://www.easterseals.com/washington

Easterseals Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We are committed to a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our employees contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.88 - $18.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Yakima, WA 98902 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $17