ECEAP Assistant Teacher

Overview

Classification: FLSA Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday (7.5 hrs. per day / 180 days per year / late August - mid June)

Department: Early Learning

Location: Pasco, WA

Reports To: ECEAP Site Coordinator

Rate of Pay: $21.38 (step 1 / year
1) - $24.07 (step 5 / year
5)

Position is open until filled.

Summary: Educational Service District 123 is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the Early Childhood Education and Assistant Program (ECEAP) Assistant Teacher position in Virgie Robinson Elementary, Pasco. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing daily classroom programs for preschool children.

• In partnership with the Lead Teacher, participate in planning of the educational program and assist with the implementation of the daily classroom routine. This includes music, meals, group projects, free choice time, and supervision of students.
• Interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom schedule and routine.
• Collaborate with site team, families, and family support specialists to plan and conduct family events.
• Support Lead Teacher to plan, carry out, and participate in educational planning meetings with families.
• Complete daily attendance/meal/snack count and tracking records, then submit to Supervisor.
• Assist with record keeping on individual children and families as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Complete written observations of individual children throughout the year.
• Participate with Lead Teacher to develop a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry.
• Administer standardized screening tools as directed.
• Prepare and serve snacks and meals; participate in and facilitate mealtime service, and join children at the table for support and conversation.
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Assume responsibilities of the Lead Teacher in their absence.
• As directed, participate with Lead Teacher in the recruitment and training of family and community volunteers.
• Participate in ESD 123 in-service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other education opportunities to continue learning best practice strategies in the field.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher, families and site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families (e.g., transitions to before/after-school care and between ECEAP and Kindergarten).
• Keep informed of ongoing program changes and updates.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow all applicable ESD 123 Board policies and procedures and ECEAP Performance Standards.

Supervisory: None

Performs related duties as assigned.

• All persons serving in the role of ECEAP assistant teacher must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Washington State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate or higher;
• DCYF approved equivalent; or
• High School Diploma or GED with an ESD 123 approved professional development plan (PDP) granting eligible new hires five (5) years from the date of hire to become fully qualified with (a) or (b) above.
• Cleared portable background check.

• At least one year of experience working in a preschool classroom or similar setting preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish language preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands and new instructional concepts.
• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings or trainings.
• Ability to supervise students on regularly scheduled field trips.

• MERIT Portable Background Check (cleared before working directly with children).
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine or proof of immunity.
• Completion of one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test, or treatment in accordance with WAC (3).
• First aid and CPR card within 90 days of hire.
• Food Handler’s Permit.