ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher

• Base Pay $24.22 - $26.76 / Hour
• Job Category Birth - 5 Child Care, Daycare, ECEAP
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name HR

Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) seeks an experienced, engaging, and dedicated ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher to join our educational community. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Center Director. This position is based in Vancouver, WA
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Support for Early Learning & Families (SELF) is a nonprofit organization founded in response to the question, “How can we work to improve opportunities for our community’s children?” This question is at the heart of the work that we do.

SELF Mission:

Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) convenes and mobilizes partners and stakeholders throughout Southwest Washington to promote community awareness and advocacy for early learning, kindergarten readiness and school success for all children.

We work in partnership with the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 to staff and facilitate numerous childcare centers in the southwest Washington area. Our programs are designed to support children at ages ranging from birth, to preschool, to school age. We have program types to support children of all backgrounds and needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a community that helps our mission by helping each other.

Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule: Full-Year

FTE
: 1.0/261 days

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher supports the shared commitment and responsibility to provide a safe and engaging educational and care setting for children ages three to five years in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). The ECEAP SD-Wrap classroom is a full day program focused upon providing a responsive, balanced, and supportive learning and care program to meet the needs of children with families who work or attend school.

Under the direction of the ECEAP SD-Wrap Lead Teacher and the supervision of the Center Director, the ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher assists in preparing the classroom materials and providing direct services to create quality learning and care experiences for children, assisting in the implementation of methods that promote independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving in young children.

The ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher must demonstrate patience and gentleness in their care practices, model consistent and stable relationship skills, and assist in the completion of necessary documentation using program databases and tools, as assigned. The ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher works within the framework of age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans, to promote the health, nutrition, and education of ECEAP children in their care who may exhibit complex behaviors and who remain in care for extended hours each day.

The ECEAP SD-Wrap Assistant Teacher assists in supporting parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting, and center activities.

• Energetic, and mission-focused with a passion for early childhood development, learning and fun!
• Professional and positive disposition that demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity and reliability.
• Passionate about supporting the growth and development of children through child-lead programming
• Collaborative, positive, and team oriented.
• Proactive in actively contributing to the learning and work environment and demonstrating the ability to handle multiple priorities and emergent program needs.
• Appreciation for and commitment to supporting children and families with diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Interest in professional development and growth.

• A competitive compensation package with an hourly position range. This position is eligible for overtime.
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• A 401(k)-retirement savings plan with up to 2.5% employer match.
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday
• Paid holidays
• Life Insurance - $10,000.
• The general work schedule is Monday through Friday business hours, with some work hour flexibility as needed.
• Availability is requested occasionally for paid in-service meetings or professional development events, or other work needs.
• Discounted childcare for preschool and school-aged children.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas employee store.
• A collaborative, mission-focused organizational culture with continuous professional…