Job description

Edmonds College is looking for qualified individuals with a passion for early childhood to apply for the position of Assistant Teacher in our Head Start & ECEAP programs. We are looking for people who personify our values by building trusting relationships with children that honor individual differences, cultural & linguistic backgrounds, and current circumstances. Successful candidates display a commitment to open communication and teamwork and are eager to work in a fast-paced, quality preschool environment. This is a great opportunity for organized and dependable ECE professionals with strong work ethics and a desire to grow.

The Assistant Teacher helps instruct children aged three to five in a classroom setting, implements individual child educational programming and prepares curriculum materials as directed by the Teacher/Family Advocate. In the absence of the Teacher/Family Advocate, the Assistant Teacher takes the lead in managing the classroom.

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position, September through mid-June. Assistant Teachers enjoy their summers off, along with winter and spring breaks that align with local school districts. Other benefits include:

• Paid federal holidays during the school year (including two days at Thanksgiving)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Tuition waivers for college classes
• Full health insurance packages, including vision and dental
• State retirement plan

KEY COMPETENCIES(specific knowledge, skills or skill sets, and/or abilities necessary to perform work activities):

• Be able to perform all the essential functions of the position

• Ability to work independently, but also be a team player
• Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially
• Must be knowledgeable of and work in accordance with Head Start/ECEAP Performance Standards, Federal, State, and College policies and regulations, and negotiated agreements
• Must be able to use a computer for written communication
• Must be able to respond to and initiate communication with program employees and enrolled families
• JOB READINESS FACTORS(working conditions such as environmental factors, mental and physical demands, willingness issues of the position): Must be able to prioritize unplanned but required duties with ongoing confirmed deadlines. Must be flexible and able to negotiate priorities according to program needs while considering rules and process requirements Must be able to work under stressful situations and manage stress appropriately

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• Must be able to accomplish repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Must be able to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment
• Must be able to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must be able to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds, sit in a child's size chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels
• Must consistently adhere to an established work schedule and maintain a 95% attendance rate
• Ability to perform regular sanitation/cleaning of the classroom that may require the use of a broom, carpet sweeper, mop, vacuum, and the use of cleaning products
• Must be able to transport self to off-site trainings and meetings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 100%: Assisting in a Preschool Classroom * Instruct children in a classroom setting
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• Implement individual child educational programming and prepare curriculum materials as directed by the Teacher/Family Advocate
• Record anecdotal observations, conduct screenings and assessments according to standardized instructions
• Maintain paper and electronic documentation and records
• Execute classroom snack and meal service
• Set up a preschool classroom (including moving of child's size furniture, tables, chairs, shelves, and regular sized shelving units)
• Perform regular sanitation and cleaning of the classroom
• Maintain the health and safety of all children and their environment
• Ensure that no child is ever left alone or unsupervised
• In the absence of the Teacher/Family Advocate, take the lead in managing the classroom
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,167.00 - $3,558.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a comprehensive and strict COVID-19 safety plan for staff and children.

Work Location: One location

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