ECEAP Assistant Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of ECEAP assistant teacher is done for the purpose of assisting the lead teacher in providing quality, comprehensive child development services to preschool children and their families and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting, and center activities.

This position reports to the director of the Center for Early Childhood Services and the lead ECEAP teacher.

This position is eight hours per day, Monday - Thursday and every other Friday following the typical school calendar. This position is housed in Mead School District.

Functions

• Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of assisting the teacher in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
• Attends meetings and workshops (e.g. in-service, staffing, training, parent meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining professional knowledge.
• Maintains classroom equipment, supplies, student records, (e.g. instructional materials, meal counts, attendance, fire safety checklist, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides set-up and service of meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include :

• applying pertinent policies, regulations, and laws,
• planning and managing activities, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and
• operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others, and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:

• appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and laws,
• age appropriate activities,
• lesson plan requirements,
• community resources, and
• stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, collate data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and groups and work with similar types of data. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include :

• communicating with diverse groups,
• working with frequent interruptions,
• working as part of a team,
• adapting to changing work priorities, and
• maintaining confidentiality.

General Requirements

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods, directing other persons within a small work unit, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the agency's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is desired

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in Early Childhood or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early

Childhood Professional Recognition preferred

Continuing Education/Training

Maintain certificates and licenses

Certificates & Licenses

Maintain a current pediatric CPR/first aid certificate

Maintain a current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card

Disaster plans and emergency procedures training

Universal precautions for prevention of transmission of bloodborne pathogens training

Preventing, identifying, and reporting child abuse and neglect training

Valid driver's license and required auto insurance

Reliable personal transportation

Clearances

Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test clearance

Show proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance RCW 43.216.690

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee's expense)

To be considered for this position, the following documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be screened.

• Online application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Transcripts (if applicable)
• Any applicable certification/licensure

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, Affirmative Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer – Michelle Powers, 509.789.3504* *504 Officer – Darren Nelson, 509.789.3539*

You are eligible for SEBB health benefits if NEWESD 101 anticipates you will work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). Your SEBB benefits include:

• Medical insurance - Medical insurance is optional. Employees who carry medical insurance will have a monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employees have the option to cover their family/dependents on medical insurance.
• Dental insurance - Dental insurance is mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Vision insurance - Vision insurance is mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance - Basic life insurance is mandatory, and a $35,000 policy is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance - Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional long-term disability insurance.

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Employees have the option to enroll in a flexible spending account.

Participation in School Employees Retirement System is mandatory if your position is eligible. Your position is eligible if:

• the position ever requires at least 70 hours of compensated employment in a month, and
• the position requires at least five months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment per month during a 12-month period, and
• the position is expected to require at least five months of at least 70 hours for two consecutive years.

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Employees may also contribute to a deferred compensation account (457 plan) or a tax-sheltered annuity (403(b) plan).

NEWESD 101 offers the following additional benefits. Some benefits may be prorated based on the employee's work schedule:

• Sick leave
• Vacation leave (not applicable to positions that do not work year-around)
• Bereavement and critical illness leave
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Emergency leave
• Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year