On Call Teacher Assistant

Mission

Our Mission:
To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families. EOCF is committed to supporting children through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.

Join EOCF as an On-Call Preschool Teacher Assistant. In this role you will assist classroom teachers in providing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children from birth to age 5 enrolled in our programs.

This on-call substitute role provides flexible scheduling while supporting EOCF programs. Availability is needed Monday through Friday daytime hours with a minimum commitment of just 8 hours per month. We especially seek candidates consistently available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Hourly wage ranges from $20.28 to $20.57 based on experience and qualifications.

• Support the delivery of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assist in promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Help prepare and maintain classroom materials and learning environments.
• Foster a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all children.
• Engage in active supervision of children, including indoor/outdoor play and mealtimes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and consistency across the classroom.

• North Region (Yacolt/Battleground)
• East Region (Camas/Cascade Park)
• Central Region (Orchards, St. Johns)
• West Region (Woodland/Hazel Dell)

• Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education, current CDA certificate, or WA State Initial Certificate in ECE.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• One year of experience working with children birth-5 in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired.

• Implement established child development practices, principles and performance standards in a comprehensive classroom environment.
• Adopt EOCF's commitment to supporting and strengthening children and families. Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts. Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision.

Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received.

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.

Salary: $20.28 - $20.57 per hour