Preschool Teacher Assistant
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Yakima, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.20–$18.20 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Fast Food, First Aid, Health Education, Inventory Management, Legal, Licensing, Life Insurance, Maintenance Services, Multilingual, Nursery School and Preschool, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Yakima, WA
POSTED
12 days ago
Position Summary:
The Teacher Assistant position is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with the overall care and planning for the classroom and individual children, including the learning environment and volunteers. The Teacher Assistant under the direction of the Lead Teacher, provides and implements a developmentally and culturally appropriate early childhood experience for children.
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and direction from the Lead Teacher, implement activities and experiences supporting children's health, education, and social emotional development.
Establish a learning environment according to the Creative Curriculum and Early Achiever quality standards, and ECEAP if applicable
Implement the Second Steps Personal Safety Curriculum in preschool classrooms
Provide activities and opportunities that encourage and individualized approach to the developmental level and learning style of each child.
Under the guidance and direction of the Lead Teacher, foster a positive emotional climate in the classroom based on licensing standards.
Provide guidance and support through positive interactions between children and adults
Maintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adults through back and forth conversations, warm, nurturing tones, and being down at the child's level.
Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings
Under the guidance and direction of the Lead teacher, create a partnership with families that encourages engagement according to ECEAP and/or Early Achiever quality standards.
Communicate with parents on a daily basis by greeting them and discussing, as needed, events of the children's day.
Communicate with parents regarding classroom to classroom transitions, as applicable.
Maintain an accurate and up to date timesheet by clocking in and out on a consistent basis. Schedule a sub when planning for time off.
Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, create and maintain a safe and healthy environment
Maintain inventory and upkeep of classroom supplies and materials
Report needed repairs and maintenance to the Early Learning Site Supervisor
Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environment through use of the Safety and Sanitation Checklist
Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom according to licensing, Early Achiever, and ECEAP standards
Professional Development
Participate in required training according to ECEAP and/or licensing regulations.
Participate in scheduled supervision meetings, lead teacher meetings, teacher learning groups and other assigned meetings as required
Participate in Center activities and other duties as requested
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 95% of the time.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education
Initial ECE Certificate (12 credits) or Professional Development Plan
Experience
2 or more years' experience in an Early Childhood program
Special Skills
Demonstrate professional and effective verbal and written communication
Use of good judgment
Basic computer skills
Supervision of adults, classroom planning and management skills
Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid First Aid and CPR
Valid Food Handlers Card
Employment is conditional upon:
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:45 am to 5:45 pm
Wage: $17.20 to $18.20 hourly
Benefits:
7 paid holidays, 1 paid Personal Day, 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!
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