Description

About us and the role:

One of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest (2018 -2022) is hiring for an ECEAP Assistant Teacher. This position is part of the ECEAP and Family Services team.

Reporting directly to the ECEAP Program Manager, this position is accountable for compliance with Community Colleges DCYF ECEAP contract obligations and Community-Minded Enterprises policies within the ECEAP program. The ECEAP Assistant Teacher is to support the Lead Teacher with daily classroom operations that follow ECEAP Standards and WAC, documenting daily in TSG, implementation of Creative Curriculum, and Conscious Discipline. Assistant Teachers must be present during all child direct service hours, except during breaks, when more than 10 children are present. This is a benefited full-time position with an hourly range of $17.31 to 18.27, paid out bi-weekly. Classes run Monday through Thursday, 6.5 hours a day. August 1st to June 30th.

Our organization leads statewide outreach to low-income, multi-ethnic, and marginalized communities through partnerships and direct communication. As an organization, we focus on creating a supportive, encouraging experience for our program participants and employees.

What’s Special about this Job:

• We are a community-focused organization with innovative programs in early childhood education, child care, recovery support, and disability benefits.
• High-quality teams with a dedication to the communities we serve.
• Our fast-growing programs and services serve hundreds of people across Eastern Washington to help overcome barriers that stand between our clients and their goal of reaching their full potential.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Coordinate and manage the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Use Teaching Strategies Gold to record daily observations in 6-7 developmental domains for 5-10 children.
• Partner with the ECEAP team and caregivers to complete the ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE at enrollment, administer follow-up screeners every 3 months, and record developmental screening results in ELMS.
• Have knowledge of Creative Curriculum to implement small group activities and lesson plans provided by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in designing and maintaining the physical learning environment to reflect the culture of children, families, staff, and community and to meet individual and group needs based on the WAC, ECEAP Performance Standards, and Early Achievers quality standards.
• Track challenging behaviors and create behavior plans in partnership with the ECEAP team when needed (ECEAP is a no-expulsion/ no-punishment facility).

Requirements

• At least a current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
• At least 1-year teaching experience, ECEAP teaching experience preferred.
• Current Child and Adult CPR/ first aid certificate (Hands-on); Current Bloodborne Pathogens certification (Must complete annually); Current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and MERIT Portable Background Check
• Tested negative on the Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the past 12 months; Copy of MMR immunization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. Being bilingual/biliterate in Ukrainian, Russian, or Pashto is a plus.
• Ability to work with children affected by trauma with high ACES scores, with challenging behavior, and with children with developmental delays, IEPs, or other special needs.
• Intermediate-level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database entry and/or management. Knowledge of MERIT, ELMS, Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies, and Gold data systems is preferred.
• Ability to accept supervision and strength-based mentorship from Lead Teacher.

Benefits:

Community-Minded Enterprises offers competitive pay, incredible benefits, and growth opportunities for every member of our team. CME offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance. We pay all premiums. We also have an employee assistance program (EAP) available for our staff and an IRA Plan where we match up to 3% of your IRA contribution.

CME is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, persons of color, and those with disabilities to apply. We actively celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.