ECE Assistant ,II,III; SS

Job Details:

Job Location:

Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155, Salary Range: $20.54 - $25.00 Hourly, CLOSING DATE:
November 13th, 2026

POSITION: ECE Assistant I,II,III
* 1 position*

SALARY: $20.54-$25.00 hr DOE

REPORTS TO:

ECE Site Supervisor

LOCATION:

Headstart, Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions:
Non-Exempt. Assists one or more early childhood teachers in the education, care, supervision, and instruction of pre-school aged children, in classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, and during transportation at a center dedicated to school readiness goals in children, and in the community. Maintains and prepares classroom and related environments and materials.

We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long
- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

• Requires completion of a GED/High School diploma within 6 months of hire.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within two (2) years of hire with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card to be completed within 3 weeks of hire.

• Requires a High School diploma and 6 months experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within two (2) years of original hire date as ECE Assistant with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and completion of Class C CDL with Passenger and Student Endorsement within 120 days of hire.
• Requires Pediatric First aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card within 3 weeks of hire.

• Requires a High School diploma and 12 months experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires current enrollment in a CDA or equivalent training or stackable credit program.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within 24 months of original hire date as ECE Assistant with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes insurance.
• Requires a Class C CDL with Passenger and Student Endorsement.
• Requires Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card to be completed within 3 weeks of hire.
• Requires reference when submitting application or application will not be considered incomplete.

• Requires basic knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate early child development applicable for an educational setting.
• Requires a basic knowledge of instruction methods for preschool-aged children. Requires knowledge of basic clerical and record keeping processes.
• Requires basic knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, games, and other equipment to support play, learning, record information, and send communications.
• Requires sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students.
• May require knowledge of native language, culture, and traditions.
• Requires the ability to assist teaching staff with implementation of play-oriented instructional activities.
• Requires the…