Teacher Assistant - Floater - Temporary
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
Yakima, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.20–$18.20 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), CPR Certification, Child Support, Childcare, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Early Childhood Education, Employee Assistance Plan, Environmental Work, First Aid, Higher Education, Legal, Lesson Plans, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Needs Assessment, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Sign Language, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Yakima, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Teacher Assistant - Floater supports the overall mission and value of Catholic Charities and the Childcare and ECEAP division. Primary duties include providing quality care and education to all children of Carrolls Children Center and Growing Hope Childhood Development Center through a floater model. This position will support classroom coverage for lead teachers and teacher assistants upon request with an emphasis on promotion of social, physical and intellectual growth of children. The Teacher Assistant - Floater is responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities of the children; communication with parents; and maintaining the classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness while assigned in any classroom. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately January 26th through April 30th, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Maintain flexibility in emergent needs and response times for overall program coverage and success
Support and inform child attendance counts at all times when in classroom or on playgrounds
Assist Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment by following program standards, policies and procedures
Work with Site Supervisors to plan daily coverage as needed, including but not limited to classrooms, bus, kitchen and reception
Provide support services to the Early Learning division as assigned including but not limited to breaks, lunches, lesson planning, and meeting coverage for Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants
Survey all classrooms consistently, seeking opportunities to support and step in as requested
Care for the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the children while providing competent direct supervision to ensure the safety of all the children in the classroom
Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom
Assist the Childcare and ECEAP Services Program Manager in reducing infractions of company policies
Report needed repairs and maintenance to the Childcare and ECEAP Services Program Manager
Support with planning & provide curriculum through standard care giving routines as assigned with your time and role in the classroom
Support Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants in establishing a learning environment that builds and enhances each child's self-esteem and positive self-concept
Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of each child
Implement positive guidance practices that teach and meet the individual temperaments of each child
Observe, document and assess individual and group needs, interests, and skills and share the observations daily with the Childcare and ECEAP Services Program Manager.
Provide support to the families of the children
Promote and implement family involvement
Embrace diversity and a variety of family arrangements and styles
Maintain open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful verbal communication with each child's family
Provide families with information, resources and referrals as needed
Foster positive discipline and communication in the classroom
Guide and sustain positive, respectful interactions between children and adults
Maintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adults
Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire, and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings, like Sign Language and PECS
Submit attendance records and required paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff
Initiate and encourage teamwork among adults in the room and across both centers
Continue professional development
Participate in required training and share information with other staff as requested
Participate in scheduled supervision, require meetings and retreats
Attend required Pyramid Module trainings and ensure the implementation of learned information in the classroom
Work with the site supervisor to apply for the Early Achievers grant to create a professional development plan that will allow for the achievement of higher education in ECE or related fields.
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 up to 50lbs 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 & Experience
ECE Certificate or Professional Development Plan
Special Skills
Preschool Classroom experience
Emergency Procedures
Training in Creative Curriculum
Basic computer skills
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Valid food handler's card
Valid First Aid and CPR card
Verification of a negative TB test
Proof of 1 MMR
Bloodbourne Pathogens Training
Renew Annual Trainings - Safe Sleep; Shaken Baby
30 hour STARS Training - Childcare basics (or proof of exemption)
10 hours STARS Annual Training
Enhancing Qualify of Early Learning In Service STARS Training within 6 months of hire
Employment is conditional upon:
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Wage Range: $17.20 to $18.20, depending on education and experience
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. This position is temporary in nature and expected to last for a limited duration. This is a temporary position expected to last approximately January 26th through April 30th, 2026.
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!
You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need
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