ECEAP Teacher​/Family Advocate

Position Title

Early Childhood Education and Assistance (ECEAP) Teacher/Family Advocate

Reports to:

ECEAP Administrator
Office

Location:

Shelton, WA
Status:
Regular, Non‑Exempt

Working Hours:

8 hours/day, Monday‑Friday, 180 days per school year (including paid holidays). Working schedule:
September – June, with occasional additional hours as scheduled.

The ECEAP Teacher/Family Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, engaging families through center conferences and home visits, and ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment for children.

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans using program‑approved curricula in collaboration with co‑teacher, classroom team, and/or education manager, to optimize each child’s development.
• Engage in positive interactions with children, enriching and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment.
• Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities (lunch, snack, rest periods, group or individual play) to provide a safe learning environment.
• Direct teacher assistants, classroom aides, community volunteers, and other staff to maximize efficiency and meet work requirements.
• Advise staff, classroom teams, and families on child needs, observations, and changes in family situations to develop improvement methods and reinforce classroom goals.
• Assess each child’s developmental level, document progress, and work with families to identify focus areas.
• Act as a support and resource person for families, case‑managing specific needs, advocating for families, enhancing parenting skills, and encouraging family engagement.
• Conduct and document formal family‑focused center conferences and home visits, providing information and resources to families.
• Implement Mobility Mentoring with assigned families and meet required deadlines.
• Contribute to team efforts, defining and clarifying roles and expectations with coworkers and cooperating with program staff to maintain quality.
• Interact with children, families, and co‑workers positively.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate methods required to perform activities for the purpose of an effective program and addressing individual student needs.
• Participate in various on‑site and off‑site program activities (family staffing, staff training, planning, communication, evaluation, etc.).
• Attend educational workshops, seminars, in‑services, and ongoing evaluation processes to maintain professional knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or closely related field; OR completion of degree within five years of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with young children in early childhood programs (ECEAP, Head Start, or state Pre‑K).
• Experience using Microsoft Programs (Outlook).
• Preferred:
  Bilingual (Spanish, other language).
• DCYF Portable Background Check.
• Proof of a recent negative TB test.
• Infant/Child CPR/First Aid certification.
• Food handler’s card.
• Participation in assigned initial and ongoing professional development.

• Health insurance (80% employer paid), dental and vision starting the first day of the month following hire.
• Employer‑paid retirement plan.
• Paid sick, personal days, and holidays.
• Weekly planning days, agency‑paid training, and access to ECE college scholarships.
• Hourly wage: $22.62 – $27.65, depending on qualifications.
• $1.00/hr wage enhancement for regular use of Spanish; $0.50/hr for regular use of a third language.

Apply with a resume and a document answering the following questions:

• What interests you about this position?
• What experience do you have leading a team working with young children?
• What do you want to do differently in your next job compared to your current job?

Position will be open until filled.

Child Care Action Council (CCAC) is a non‑profit agency committed to promoting and nurturing early learning communities where families and children thrive. We collaborate with diverse partners to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice. CCAC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse team.

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