Assistant Pre-School Teacher; Family Educator

Job Opportunity

We have an opportunity for one Full-time (40 hours) Career Service position that is located in Eatonville and South Hill.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

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.

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Human Services exists to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and hope. As the county's community and human services department, we strengthen the local safety net by investing in programs that support people at every stage of life—from early childhood and youth development to housing stability, behavioral health, disability support, and services for seniors, veterans, immigrants, and refugees.

Working alongside nearly 170 community-based organizations, local governments, and nonprofit partners, we respond to both urgent needs and long-term challenges with compassion, accountability, and collaboration. Whether helping families stay housed, supporting recovery and wellness, connecting people to food and transportation, or expanding access to opportunity, our work is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built when people are seen, supported, and empowered.

Together with our partners, we are committed to creating an inclusive, responsive system of care that helps Pierce County residents not just survive—but thrive.

How to be Successful in the Role:

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.

Your Future in this Role:

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:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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…