Assistant Teacher/Family AdvocateLCECP offers a full range of services to our families. These services are the key to family and child success with our program. LCECP is seeking a caring person, who enjoys working with families and is passionate about education for our Assistant Teacher/Family Advocate position.
Position Summary:
Our Assistant Teachers are an important part of the classroom team at LCECP, by supporting all the fun, learning and growing that happens in the classroom. While the Family Advocate supports family’s efforts to receive health, dental and nutrition services with a good working knowledge of local area resources. We are looking for someone who likes being part of a team and making a difference in children’s lives. We are looking for a caring person, who enjoys a fast-paced job.
The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for:
- Greeting children and families with a smile and a positive attitude
- Assist with preparing activities and lesson plans
- Conduct health checks and delivery of health curriculum
- Assist with potty training, which can include diaper changing
The Family Advocate will be responsible for:
- Facilitate regular family meetings and parenting classes
- Assess family’s needs and determine an individualized plan of service
- Assist families with self-sufficiency activities
- Accurate record keeping and strong communication with families and co-workers.
Education Requirements:
- Associate degree in Child Development or related
- Experience working with children and families in early childhood settings.
- Must be willing to get further education as needed/required to acquire or maintain skills.
35 hrs. per week / 35 weeks per year.
Wage: $16.14-$16.95 depending on education and experience
This position is eligible for full dental and health benefits after 90 days.
For questions about this position, please email
humanresources@lcecp.org
Position closes: December 15, 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program is private, non-profit early childhood education provider located throughout Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington.
We provide high quality Early Childhood Education, health, nutrition and mental health services, and disability services for children ages birth to 5 years of age and family support services. Our team of early childhood education experts strives to ensure that our youngest learners are prepared for the next steps in their education and that their families have the best fundamentals to ensure success in their futures. At Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program, we believe in integrity, communication, teamwork and “unconditional positive regard” for ALL and we are eager to meet professionals with aligned values that want to contribute to the success of early childhood education.