Assistant Teacher – ECEAP Preschool (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) (Cyclic - 9.5 months

Assistant Teacher – ECEAP Preschool (Early Childhood Program Specialist
1) (Cyclic - 9.5 months)

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 an

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 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 children's health by adhering to IHP (Individual Health Plans) and special diet needs. Attend to children's 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 individual child plans 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

• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience in childcare OR equivalent education/experience.
• Current First aid/CPR training or ability to obtain (as available through Spokane Colleges).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional/ethical boundaries with families and staff members.
• Ability to maintain a healthy, safe and welcoming environment both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Knowledge of appropriate techniques for diapering, sanitation, napping, feeding, and toilet training.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate OR Current Child Development Associate (CDA).
• One year experience working with infant/toddler/preschool aged children.
• Previous experience with Head Start/Early Head Start or working with low-income families from a variety of cultural groups, especially English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing.
• Previous experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum Tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work without assistive equipment that may compromise or interfere with the physical safety of children and staff in the learning environment.
• Work is equally performed in indoor office environment, and outdoor uncontrolled elements.
• Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting.
• Move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires communication ability…