Assistant Pre-School Teacher (Family Educator 1

Job Title

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Preschool Assistant Teacher

We have multiple opportunities, one full-time (40 hours) Career Service position that is located in Eatonville. There are also two part-time (20 hours) limited-duration positions that are located in Buckley and University Place.

The person in this role will support the successful growth and development of children and their families participating in the ECEAP. The program provides comprehensive services designed to support healthy families, empowered individuals, and thriving communities through high-quality early learning and family-centered opportunities. By joining the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) team, you will have the opportunity to positively impact young children's growth and development and provide support and encouragement to families of young children.

The full-time (40 hours), Career Service position is located in Eatonville. The two part-time (20 hours) limited duration positions are located in Buckley and University Place.

Success as a preschool assistant teacher hinges on a combination of skills, attitudes, and practices that contribute to a nurturing and effective learning environment. Some skills may include strong communication and active listening, keeping an organized classroom, implementing positive reinforcement, building a positive relationship with children through empathy and understanding, flexibility, and embracing change. By integrating these strategies into your teaching practice, you can create a positive and enriching learning experience while achieving personal and professional success.

The part-time limited duration positions will have more responsibility for preparing the food services for the preschool children.

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors and teams regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through our leadership program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program, and other appropriate County procedures.

Core daily responsibilities include:

• Assist educator in supervision and promotion of activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children enrolled.
• Assist the educator in the daily educational procedures within the classroom, including music, meals, group projects, free-time, outside activities, etc.
• Interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs.
• Perform daily, light classroom cleaning to maintain a neat and organized classroom.
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals; participate in and facilities mealtime service and joins children at the table for support and conversation.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• One year of successful, relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting and a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition or 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education. College credit must be earned from an accredited institution of higher education.
• A Pediatric First Aide/CPR card and Food Handler's permit must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• TB skin test or for those individuals with a positive skin test a statement from a doctor or chest x-ray must be furnished upon hire.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at  at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we…