Assistant Teacher Infant Room

GLOW is seeking a mission-driven early learning teacher committed to assisting in an infant classroom with empathy, curiosity, energy, kindness, creativity and structure. The spots in this classroom will be a combination of the children of Lumen High School students and staff. There may be a few children from families in the Spokane community. The work schedule will be based on the Lumen High School schedule and will likely be closed on certain school holidays. This position is a 10-month position, though there will be an opportunity to work under another contract for GLOW in the summer months.

The philosophy of GLOW is a whole-child, play-based approach that has social-emotional-relational learning embedded into every layer. Teachers will not only have the ability to make deep, committed relationships with the children but will also be able to make those connections with the student-parents of GLOW. Student-parents will be involved daily in the care of their child/ren in the classroom through an elective course at Lumen, which will be monitored in part by GLOW staff.

GLOW staff will have time in their schedule to receive training hours that go above and beyond the hours required by DCYF as well as have weekly professional development with the Lumen High School staff. Additionally, GLOW staff will work with community partners who will provide services to the children at the center, such as speech and occupational therapeutic services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Academic:

Assist the lead teacher in implementing curriculum and supplemental resources to create learning opportunities that show sensitive awareness of trauma and cultural differences

Assume lead teacher responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent

Bring creativity to the learning environment using sensory, musical and artistic modes in individual, small group and large group activities

Model the culture of growth mindset and continuous learning

Display knowledge of child development, teaching strategies and appropriate activities for the age group

Have the ability to stick to deadlines and complete paperwork in a timely manner

Assist in overseeing and maintaining classroom management and safety

Follow all GLOW policies and procedures

Adhere to the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and related policies concerning childcare with team support

Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time

Work cohesively with all community partners who form the child’s academic experience

Social Emotional/Relational:

Ability and willingness to learn about attachment research and apply the tenants of security to interactions with the children, the student-parents and co-workers

Create a culture where every child feels a consistent sense of belonging, self-advocacy and self-efficacy

Prioritize relational work with play-based academic work

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members

Advocacy:

Relentless advocacy for every child and their student-parent

Communicate the positive aspects of the program to the public in work and deed

Work cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children

Professional Development:

Attend all paid training opportunities with a willingness to learn and implement the material offered

Develop strong working relationships with the Lumen High School staff

Be willing to continue your own growth mindset

Participate warmly in the student-parent elective course experience

QUALIFICATIONS

A desire to work with children, age 1 - 3, with complex needs, including - but not limited to - experiencing poverty and/or trauma

A desire to work with the children’s teenaged parents, Lumen High School staff and community partners

Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to learn about and apply attachment research systems

Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity

Knowledge of trauma and its impact on development, growth and behaviors in children

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing

Proof of MMR vaccine and TB test

Criminal history/child abuse information check including Washington State Department of Early Learning

Portable Background Check prior to employment through MERIT (by DCYF)

Completion of Child Care Basics training

CPR/First Aid certification

Blood Borne Pathogens training

Valid Washington Food Handlers card

Safe Sleep training

Other training as assigned

OTHER INFORMATION

Assistant Teachers will be paid an hourly wage based on experience. This position is a full time position between the hours of 7am - 5:30pm. Actual work hours within this timeframe will be determined with the job offer.

There may be opportunities for stipends for additional work in the areas of expanded professional development and advocacy work.

This position is probationary for the first three months and may be extended an additional three months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.66 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18