Child Development Teaching Assistant - Child Care Service

Overview

Description:

This position is responsible for supporting the overall care of children in the Intergenerational Learning Center, frequently working in partnership with a Teacher. Responsibilities include supporting age-appropriate programs that provide interesting, stimulating and challenging indoor and outdoor experiences, as well as assisting with children's daily activities. This position helps support our intergenerational program, nurturing interaction between residents and children. Included in these responsibilities are maintaining the classroom, preparing materials for the children and certain clerical and record-keeping duties.

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This section consolidates the responsibilities described in the overview.)

• STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by program manager within 30 days of hire
• Registered in Washington STARS MERIT system for early childhood personnel upon hire
• Apply for a Portable Background Check through the WA State DCYF MERIT system upon hire
• 1 year of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years

• Coursework/Training: A CDA or 12 ECE related college credits as determined by the program manager. Or
• Associate s Degree - AA in ECE or Child Development or an AA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Wage information:
Posted are the minimum and maximum wage rates for this position. The placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and more. Learn more s/benefits.

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and are dedicated to equal opportunities for advancement.