What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECEAP Assistant Teacher position at Northeast Washington Educational Service District?
This position reports to the director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Birth-Grade 12 and the lead ECEAP teacher.
This position is eight hours per day, Monday - Friday following the typical school calendar. This position is housed in Republic School District.
- Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of assisting the teacher in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
- Attends meetings and workshops (e.g. in-service, staffing, training, parent meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining professional knowledge.
- Maintains classroom equipment, supplies, student records, (e.g. instructional materials, meal counts, attendance, fire safety checklist, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provides set-up and service of meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.
- Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.
- applying pertinent policies, regulations, and laws,
- planning and managing activities, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and
- operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
- appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and laws,
- age appropriate activities,
- lesson plan requirements,
- community resources, and
- stages of child development.
- communicating with diverse groups,
- working with frequent interruptions,
- working as part of a team,
- adapting to changing work priorities,
- maintaining confidentiality, and
- having regular and reliable attendance.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods, directing other persons within a small work unit, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the agency's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.
Experience
Job related experience is desired
Education
High School diploma or equivalent
The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in Early Childhood or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early
Childhood Professional Recognition preferred
Continuing Education/Training
- Must complete mandatory training provided by NEWESD 101.
- Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service professional development per calendar year, such as STARS or other job-related workshops, classes, or job-embedded professional learning.
Certificates & Licenses
- Maintain a current pediatric CPR/first aid certificate (at employee’s expense)
- Maintain a current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card (at employee’s expense)
- Valid driver's license and required auto insurance
- Reliable personal transportation
Clearances
- Provide proof of Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) testing, treatment or immunity pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105(3).
- Provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance RCW 43.216.690.
- Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) portable background check clearance (no cost).
- WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (if needed at employee's expense).
To be considered for this position, the following documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be screened.
- Online application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- One professional letter of recommendation
- Transcripts (if applicable)
- Any applicable certification/licensure
NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, Affirmative Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer – Michelle Powers, 509.789.3504* *504 Officer – Darren Nelson, 509.789.3539*
Salary : $19 - $23