- Job Title: Assistant Teacher
- Program or Site Name: Carnation Preschool
- Job Contact Name: Lisa Hart
- Job Contact Email: employment@encompassnw.org
- Job Description:
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Planning/Preparation: • Planning: Participates in planning with teacher for the educational program; assists teacher with the implementation of the daily classroom program, including music, meals, group projects, free choice time and supervision of students. • Preparation: Prepares and organizes the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program. • Food Preparation and Service: As a backup to the Food Service Specialist as needed. Prepares, • organizes, and sets up the food for meals and snacks. • Family Support: Works with site team to plan and conduct family events; Encourages families in working toward goals they have set for themselves. • Interdisciplinary Staffings: Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families including staffings and other cross-component coordination efforts. • Professional Development: Gains knowledge and skills by participating in in-service trainings, staff meetings, and other opportunities including 15 hours of MERIT approved training throughout the year. In Class: • Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs. • Family-Style Meal Service: Participates in and facilitates mealtime service and conversation. • Health Supervision: Oversees health habits in the classroom, i.e. handwashing, toothbrushing, etc. Administers first aid as needed; Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards; Works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional as needed. • Record Keeping: Completes daily attendance/meal count and snack production record; assists with record keeping on individual children and families as directed by the teacher; completes written observations of individual children throughout the year. Participates in developing a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry. Please see application link for full description
- Qualifications – Required skills and experience:
- QUALIFICATIONS: • CDA certificate in the field of early childhood education or child development • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children. • Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff and volunteers in a diverse environment. • Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands and new instructional concepts. • Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as record keeping, filing, typing, copying, etc. • Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and to occasionally visit parents in their homes. • Ability to supervise students on regularly scheduled field trips. PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Staff who do not meet qualifications may be hired if they meet Provisional Qualifications and program records document planning for progression to the Standard Qualifications within 2 years. One year of successful, relevant documented work experience in a preschool or childcare setting. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES: Required prior to first day of employment: • Documentation of TB screening, MMR results • Cleared Portable Background Check through the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Services (DCYF) • MERIT registration and obtain a STARTS ID • Food and Beverage Handler’s Permit Required within 45 days of hire: • First aid and CPR card • Other trainings as required of role
- Part Time.
- Compensation: $21.00 – $28.05/hour DOE + Vacation Compensation
- Employer Location: 4950 Tolt Ave. Carnation, WA 98014
- Company Website: org – https://encompassnw.org
- Employer Contact Information: Lisa Hart employment@encompassnw.org or call 425.888.3347
- How to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=128395&clientkey=59A6593476937759F9C59C31A0B45CC2
Assistant Teacher
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