Y’s Care Classroom Aide

Teacher Aide for Y's Care Pre-School Program

The teacher aide for the Y's Care Pre-School Program is responsible for working with the teaching team to provide a high-quality preschool experience for children enrolled in Y's Care, under the supervision of the Y's Care Director. Y's Care serves children ages 2 ½ to 5 years, some of whom may be experiencing poverty, homelessness or other forms of trauma. Specific functions include daily lesson planning, ongoing observation-based assessments, goal setting to inform classroom teaching, and supporting classroom staff.

There is a strong social justice component to all positions within YWCA Clark County, requiring critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of anti-racism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.

Education and Experience

• At least one year of experience working with children in a preschool or kindergarten setting.
• Experience working with children from racially and socio-economically diverse families strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and desire to learn more about the philosophy and principals of Reggio Emilia schools.

General Requirements

• Complete and pass a background check
• Complete all sexual assault advocacy core training requirements for Washington state
• Dependable means of transportation
• Complete a TB test,
• Complete a Washington state food handler's online course Desire to learn about and implement observation/documentation software.
• Complete the training requirements, pursuant to WAC  ;
• Complete program-based staff policies and training, pursuant to WAC  ; and
• Have their professional development progress documented annually.
• Aides who work more than nineteen hours per month and who have a cumulative twelve months of employment must complete applicable preservice requirements detailed in WAC  and the in-service training detailed in WAC  (1)(a).

Don't meet every single requirement after reading through this post? You may be just the right candidate for the role or future roles, and please know we value lived experience! Studies have shown that due to white supremacy culture, systemically oppressed communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. YWCA Clark County is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.