ECEAP Assistant Teacher- LNC;

Job Details:

Job Location:

Lynnwood Neighborhood Center - Lynnwood, WA, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Associate's Degree - 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $20.77 - $22.96

Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Volunteers of America is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other.

• Supervises and interacts with children to extend their learning.
• Facilitates small group activities.
• Models appropriate and professional practice aligned with ECEAP performance standards.
• Assists with record keeping related to attendance, meal counts, parent contact hours, accidents, illnesses, and emergency drills.
• Records child observations and assists with child assessments as needed.
• Participates in home visits and parent-teacher conferences when appropriate.
• Plans, implements, and attends parent/family events, activities, and meetings.
• Actively participates in all site-based, county, and agency meetings and in-service trainings.
• Performs classroom and program housekeeping tasks.
• Translates written and verbal information to children, parents and staff when applicable.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

We believe that taking care of our team is essential to fulfilling our mission. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being as a full-time employee.

• Vacation and Sick Time:
  Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours
• Competitive compensation
• Holidays: 9 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
• Professional Development opportunities

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We’re looking for candidates who bring the skills, experience, and qualifications needed to succeed in the role and contribute to our team.

• Equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education.
• DCYF Equivalent.
• Completion of Child Care Basics Training or equivalency.

• A current Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid/CPR Certification
• HIV/AIDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens Training
• Washington State Patrol/MERIT Background Check
• Hepatitis B Vaccination (optional)
• TB Test
• MMR Immunization or Immunity Proof
• Food Handler’s Card

• Read, speak, stand, walk, sit, and use a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, children, parents, and volunteers.
• Reach above head, bend to the floor, and perform repetitive movements.
• Transfer up to 50 lbs. with help.
• Have sufficient finger dexterity to open containers, buttons, and zippers.
• This position may be exposed to bodily fluids, infections, and odors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals’ race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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