Part Time Support Staff

Summary

We are a licensed childcare center providing care for 1 month thru 5 years.

We are looking for a Part Time Support Staff 25 hours minimum up to 40 hours weekly Monday thru Friday. (Mondays weekly 8am-5pm). You’ll be providing children with fun, educational and developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and engaging environment. You must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment as well as be self‑motivated and organized.

Having patience and an ability to develop positive relationships with children and their families is a must.

• Follow Washington State Code: WAC
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Carry out program responsibilities
• Follow the daily schedule
• Assume an equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities such as nightly shutting down the classroom, keeping classroom and children's supplies inventoried
• Actively engage in activities, manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Maintain confidentiality

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school degree or GED
• Have the ability to pass a Washington State background check
• Have or receive a TB test by the first day
• Have or receive STARS basic training
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• Must have or get within 14 days Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must have or get within 14 days blood borne pathogens training
• Ability to take frequent walks and be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Initial ECE certificate or willingness to get
• Ability to work as a team

• 1 year of verifiable professional experience working at a center or other group care program

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Scholarships available through Early Achievers
• Paid teacher in-service days and training opportunities