Assistant Teacher – HSEHS InfantToddler & Preschool (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1)

Location : Martin Luther King Jr Comm Ctr Spokane

Department : District HS East Central CC

Salary Range : $3262 - $4320

Starting salary for this position is : $3262 (Monthly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us

Spokane Colleges Head Start / ECEAP / Early Head Start provides care and support for more than 1600 children and their families. We offer safe and secure learning environments for children to grow and develop their skills to succeed in elementary school and beyond.

We are dedicated to working with low-income families. and involve parents and families in developing the goals of each Head Start center including centers on the Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College campuses. We also serve the children of eligible students while they attend college.

Applications will be accepted until 4 : 00 p.m. PST on 02 / 20 / 2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4 : 00 p.m. on the closing date.

About theAssistant Teacher HS / EHS Infant / Toddler & Preschool (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Center Manager this position assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and / or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start / Early Head Start (HS / EHS) early childhood classroom.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities.
• Assist in the development implementation and documentation of an early childhood curriculum.
• Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants / toddlers and / or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Promote and protect childrens health by adhering to IHP (Individual Health Plans) and special diet needs. Attend to childrens personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary care giving.
• Assist in conducting developmental screenings providing referrals and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment.
• Assist with maintaining required documentation records and supplies.
• May assist and / or perform work of the Lead and / or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent.
• Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated comprehensive services to children and families.
• May participate in case management home visits center conferences and the development and implementation of Childrens Individual Plans (CIP) and family transition plans with Direct Service Team.
• Participate in essential meetings and trainings.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies procedures and directives state and federal regulations orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned.
• Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B addition the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the an applicant is chosen for a position they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

Medical dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet which includes the following :

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact HR at

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access Title IX ADA equal opportunity compliance and / or grievances to :

Frederick Davis MA

Chief Human Resources Officer

Spokane Colleges

P.O. Box 6000 MS1004

Spokane WA. 99217-6000

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Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3262 - 4320