Classroom Aide in ECE/Early Childhood Ed (AL 115)

• Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of young children?
• Are you interested in becoming a teacher in Early Childhood Education and looking to gain additional experience on a part-time or full-time schedule?
• Would you like to work for an employer that embraces and promotes the inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities?

If so, apply as an Classroom Aide at our Angle Lake childcare development center.

Your Role: The Classroom Aide will assist in providing break and lunch relief to other center staff, support the teacher(s) in the implementation of daily activities, organize the learning environment and help maintain a clean and organized classroom.

Needed Attributes: The ability to be highly flexible and adaptable. Also, capable of responding quickly to the changing needs of children, families and Easterseals Washington and the ability to professionally interact and communicate with all parties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school graduate or GED
• Experience working with infants or young children
• Documentation of TB test result or treatment as specified in the WAC 110-300-0105
• Documentation of Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination
• Must be registered in the Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) MERIT system with a completed Portable Background Check
• Complete all training and certifications required by Washington state, including 30 hours of Basic STARS training plus 10 hours of annual in-service STARS training
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work

To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.

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Benefits: Part-time and Full-time staff qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with a 75% employer contribution toward premiums, Paid Sick Leave**, up to 45 days of Maternity/Paternity Leave if not qualified for FMLA/WA PFML, 403b Retirement Savings Plan employer contribution, Retention Bonuses (2nd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th anniversary), Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted enrollment (ESW childcare centers, adult centers, or camp), and the option to enroll in a Transportation and/or Health FSA, and Aflac. // Staff working 35 hours/week also receive 11 Paid Holidays and accrue 2 weeks Paid Vacation (increases at the 2nd, 5th, and 10th anniversary).

**Paid Sick Time: Full-time staff receive 96 hours annually; Part-time/Temporary staff accrue 1 hour/40 hours worked with a limit of 56 hours.

About our Early Childhood Education centers: We provide a multi-cultural educational approach and an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities learn and play side-by-side each and every day. We utilize Individual Education Plans for children who may benefit from them. To learn more about our centers, visit https://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/childrens-services/child-development-centers.html

Easterseals Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We are committed to a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our employees contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.88 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19