| Location | Tacoma, WA |
Temporary Classroom Support - (ECEAP) - Multiple locations
Salary
$18.67 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Extra Hire
Job Number
26-01100
Department
Human Services
Division
HS-HFS-Child & Family Services
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Multiple Part-Time Positions - 10.5 hours per week, as needed, with a maximum of 69 hours a month - Sumner/South Hill/Bonney Lake/Eatonville/Buckley
This position is grant-funded. Employment is seasonal, generally consistent with the K-12 academic year.
First consideration for those applicants who apply by 11/1/26.
Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
As someone with some experience in child care or studying education, you will get hands-on experience working in the pre-school classroom. You will be that extra set of hands for the preschool teacher as they guide and lead activities for children. This could be corralling children, helping with lineup, or putting toys away. Youll observe how teachers work with children when big behaviors or challenges come up.
You will support the successful growth and development of children and their families participating in the ECEAP. The program provides comprehensive services designed to support healthy families, empowered individuals, and thriving communities through high-quality early learning and family-centered opportunities. By joining the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) team, you will have the opportunity to positively impact young children's growth and development and provide support and encouragement to families of young children.
Why Its a Great Department:
Pierce County Human Services exists to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and hope. As the county's community and human services department, we strengthen the local safety net by investing in programs that support people at every stage of life-from early childhood and youth development to housing stability, behavioral health, disability support, and services for seniors, veterans, immigrants, and refugees. Working alongside nearly 170 community-based organizations, local governments, and nonprofit partners, we respond to both urgent needs and long-term challenges with compassion, accountability, and collaboration. Whether helping families stay housed, supporting recovery and wellness, connecting people to food and transportation, or expanding access to opportunity, our work is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built when people are seen, supported, and empowered. Together with our partners, we are committed to creating an inclusive, responsive system of care that helps Pierce County residents not just survive-but thrive.
Learn more about the Human Services Department here.
How to be Successful in the Role:
Bring your energy and desire to make a difference. Youll need the ability to work as a contributing support member of a teaching team, providing excellent customer service and communicating effectively with families, children, and community partners. We need you to be reliable, prepared, and willing to multitask, ask questions plus take direction and feedback.
Your Future in this Role:
A temporary Classroom Support in the ECEAP preschool program fits into the mission of the Human Services Department and the Community Action Division by supporting high-quality Early Learning services to diverse families. You will learn and grow through observation and hands-on experience.
Part-time position - 10.5 hours per week, as needed, with a maximum of 69 hours a month.
This position is grant-funded. Employment is seasonal, generally consistent with the K-12 academic year.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Our benefits:
Sick Leave
Extra hires are eligible to receive sick leave in accordance with the WA State Minimum Wage Act. Extra hires are not eligible for other County benefits.
Social Security
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Pro-tem Judges in District Court, Pro-tem Superior Court Commissioners, Extra Hires with Retirement, and Work Study Students with Retirement are eligible for Retirement and Deferred Compensation and Social Security.
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washingtons Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment may be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
ORCA Passport Program
Pierce County employees may participate in the Countys ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.
To participate once hired the employee will need to contact the Planning and Public Works Commute team.
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Employer Pierce County
Address Pierce County Human Resources
1501 Market Street, Suite 410
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone (253) 798-7480
For Sheriffs Office positions: 253-798-6250