ELC Teacher Assistant

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE : 0.8, Shift : Day, Schedule : Monday - Friday, Shifts between 10 : 00am - 5 : 30pm, shifts will vary based on nee. Must have open availability and flexible schedule to meet needs / ratios.

Mainly working with infants (4 weeks - 11 months) & waddlers (12 months - 20 months).

Position Summary

Assists lead teacher in implementing activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children. Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate required within 5 years of hire.

Previous experience working with children required.

Valid photo identification card required.

CPR / First Aid certification required.

Washington State (DOH) Food Handler’s card required.

Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses within 6 months of hire, or educational exemption, required.

Negative TB Test within 12 months at time of hire required.

Annual BBP / HIV training required.

Able to successfully submit and pass a Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Childcare Licensing background check required within 14 days of hire.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging : We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven : We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership : Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric : Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology : "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research : MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle : Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.32 - $27.80 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.