Assistant Teacher; Early Childhood Program Specialist Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - P
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare
Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist
1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - PT Hourly
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Community Colleges of Spokane
- Location:
Spokane Colleges Head Start - Administrative Services, Spokane - Department:
District HS/EHS/ECEAP Admin.
Salary Range: $18.75 - $24.83
Open continuous.
Starting salary for this position is: $18.75 (Hourly)
Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.
About Us
Spokane Colleges Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start provides care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We offer safe and secure learning environments for children to grow and develop their skills to succeed in elementary school and beyond. We are dedicated to working with low-income families and involve parents and families in developing the goals of each Head Start center including centers on the Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College campuses.
We also serve the children of eligible students while they attend college.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Center Manager, the Assistant Teacher assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom.
This is a permanent, hourly position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities.
- Assist in the development, implementation and documentation of an early childhood curriculum.
- Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants/toddlers and/or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities.
- Promote and protect children's health by adhering to Individual Health Plans (IHP) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary caregiving.
- Assist in conducting developmental screenings, providing referrals and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment.
- Assist with maintaining required documentation, record and supplies.
- May assist and/or perform work of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent.
- Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families.
- May participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implem
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Higher Education
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