Toddler Teacher-Assistant

Base Pay Range

$16.75/hr - $22.50/hr

Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc. is an Early Achievers Level 4 rated, independent preschool and childcare center in Pullman, WA. Position:
Assistant Teacher:
Toddler (Infant Assistant Lead) for 1‑year old to 2.5‑year old children. The Assistant teacher must be experienced in children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment. Additional responsibilities include communicating with children, adults, and parents, guiding teacher assistants, and addressing parental concerns.

Monday–Friday: 30‑40 hours, typically 6–8 hour shifts between 7:15 am and 5:45 pm. Part‑time morning or afternoon shifts are also considered.

• Collaborate effectively with teaching team
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents, co‑workers, and supervisors
• Ensure each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with you and your team
• Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent and community partnership
• Collaborate with families to ensure a smooth transition from home to childcare setting
• Create weekly plans and implement an age‑appropriate curriculum that nurtures all domains of each child’s development
• Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment reflecting children’s learning and growth
• Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
• Maintain licensing regulations
• Maintain Early Achievers level 4 rating standards or exceed
• Set up classroom materials and maintain cleanliness and aesthetics
• Provide for basic needs of children
• Teach life skills
• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior
• Monitor student performance and behavior, social development, or health
• Evaluate student work
• Discuss problems or issues with lead teacher
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs
• Apply multiple teaching methods
• Assist in maintaining student records
• Assist in preparing reports detailing student activities or performance
• Display student work
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge
• Supervise teaching team
• Assist to maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products

• Registration in MERIT (ECE professional development & workforce registry)
• Background clearance through DCYF (Department of Youth Children and Families)
• Safe Sleep training certification
• Mandated Reporter training certification
• TB Test (negative results)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Food Handlers Permit

High School Diploma or GED, or some college with at least 1 year of full‑time classroom (large group) childcare experience.

• Background clearance through Department of Child, Youth and Families
• Negative TB Test
• Blood Borne Pathogens Training
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Safe Sleep Training
• Within 90 days of hire: CPR & First Aid Certification, Child Care Basics Certification

• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40‑pound child
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities
• Demonstrable record of making decisions on behalf of children with their well‑being as top priority
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Can take frequent walks, change diapers, help children with potty, use hands and fingers, handle objects, and is able to kneel, bend, squat or crawl and lift up to 30 lbs in emergencies

• High School Diploma or GED, or some college with 3 years of full‑time classroom experience and willingness to sign an education contract to obtain required education
• Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate (12 college credits) and 2 years of full‑time teaching experience
• Early Childhood Education Short Certificate (20 college credits) and 1 year of full‑time teaching experience

• Accumulation of sick days
• Accumulation of family medical leave
• Full childcare tuition for all children 1+ years old, if space is available (~$1500/child)
• Scholarship opportunity for continuing education in ECE (bachelor's pathway)