ECEAP Assistant Teacher

$18.17-22.74 per hour (Based on applicable years of experience)

Full-time, Regular Status, FLSA Non-Exempt

School year-10 month paid position.

Childhaven is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and recruiting candidates of every race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender or gender identity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status as provided by law.  Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are highly encouraged to apply!

ABOUT CHILDHAVEN

For over 110 years Childhaven has been a leader in serving children, families, and communities that have experienced trauma and adversity. In the past few years, we have been adding services and locations, becoming more community-based, and forming partnerships to increase our impact. In June 2020, Childhaven consolidated with Renton Area Youth and Family Services (RAYS) and Art with Heart, which further expanded our capacity to better serve more children, families, and communities. By combining our legacy of healing-centered care, with the expertise of our new partners, Childhaven is building a continuum of care model that is unlike any other in the Puget Sound Region.

We are proud to be a values-driven organization that serves families from diverse communities. Our values are the compass we use to get us there. They guide us in the way we treat each other, the decisions we make, and the success we achieve. Values are the touchstones to chart and guide our behavior, and reflect our commitment to:

• TEAMWORK: Relationships come first.
• EQUITY: There’s infinite value in every human.
• EXCELLENCE: Constructively dissatisfied with the status quo.
• DEDICATION: Do more. Do better.
• RESPECT: Meet people where they are.
• REFLECTION: Feelings Matter. Stepping back and exploring possibilities.

ABOUT YOU

You are a passionate, driven, and dedicated ECEAP Assistant Teacher who is excited by this opportunity to bring your superpowers and diverse mix of skills and experience to advance our work. You share our vision to help ensure that all children are safe and healthy; thriving physically, socially emotionally and educationally; and well nurtured by family and by their community. You too are constructively dissatisfied with the status quo, embrace continuous improvement, and heed the call to better serve more. You are equal parts learner, leader, and mentor… and see around the corners of a challenge, replaying the question of “What if” with a reply of “Why not”.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Childhaven is seeking a dynamic ECEAP Assistant Teacher to support us in achieving our mission, vision, goals, and values.

Above all, the selected candidate will bring enthusiasm for helping us build and support a passionate and skilled workforce of diverse professionals who make significant positive impacts in the lives of children, families, and communities. Currently located in South King County. This position will report to our Early Learning Program Director.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher in planning and implementation of daily classroom programs for preschoolers. The Assistant Teacher will work in accordance with program standards and work with site team to enhance parent’s role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development

Typical duties include:

• Team Player: Contributes to the development of communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff
• Recruitment: In collaboration with other site staff, supports and participates in ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure full enrollment
• Curriculum Planning: Participates in planning the educational program, and assists with the implementation of the daily classroom program, including music, meals, group projects, free choice time and supervision of students, with Lead Teacher
• Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs
• Classroom Preparation: Works with Lead Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program
• Family Support: Collaborates with site team, families, and family support to plan and conduct family events. Encourages and supports families in working toward goals they have set for themselves. When working with diverse populations accesses interpreters
• Educational Planning Meetings: Supports Lead Teacher to plan and carry out educational planning meetings with families
• Recordkeeping: Completes daily attendance/meal count and/or snack production record. Assists with record keeping on individual children and families as directed by the teacher. Completes written observations of individual children throughout the year
• Participates with Lead Teacher to develop a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry
• Screenings: Administers standardized screening tools as directed
• Family-Style Meal Service: Prepares and serves snacks and meals; participates in and facilitates mealtime service and joins children at the table for support and conversation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

• Health Supervision: Oversees health habits in the classroom, i.e. handwashing, tooth brushing, etc. Administers first aid as needed. Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards. Works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional and Nurse Consultant as needed
• Supervision: May assume the responsibilities of the Lead teacher in his/her absence. Participates with Lead Teacher in recruitment and training of family/community volunteers, as directed
• Interdisciplinary Staffings: Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families to include staffings, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans and other cross-component coordination efforts
• Professional Development: Participates in in-service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other education opportunities to gain knowledge and throughout the year
• Transitions: Works in collaboration with Lead Teacher, families and site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families to before and after-school
• Responsible to keep informed of ongoing program changes and updates
• Adheres to Childhaven’s Policies and Procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to participate as a positive, productive team member of the site's multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff and volunteers in a diverse environment
• Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands and new instructional concepts
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as record keeping, filing, typing, copying, etc.
• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and to occasionally
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits* in early childhood education, OR

A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

• Staff who do not meet Standard Qualifications may be hired if there is a Professional Development Plan submitted that describes how the individual will obtain full qualifications within five (5) years of appointment.
• Fingerprinting and background check.
• First aid and CPR card within 90 days of hire.
• Food and Beverage Handler’s Permit within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of a one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test, unless there is written proof of one of the following:
  • A negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to hiring.
  • Medication therapy to treat TB.
  • A recent negative chest X-ray and a statement from a health care provider that the individual does not pose a risk to others.

*C-5 College Credit

When college credit is required for ECEAP staff, the following applies:

• College credit must be earned from an accredited institution of higher education.
• One college semester credit equals 1.5 college quarter credits.
• Staff may replace up to 1/3 of required college credits with workshop hours related to the job description, at the rate of ten classroom hours to one college credit. This does not apply to requirements for a college degree. Acceptable workshop hours are Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS) approved training, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) approved clock hours, in service training, conferences, or training provided by agencies specializing in professional development.
• Credit counted for staff qualifications, such as specific 12 or 30 credit requirements for teachers and family support specialists must be directly related to the job description.
• Early childhood education (ECE) credit is coursework with content closely related to the Washington State STARS Core Competencies and predominantly addresses children ages birth to eight.
• Staff requirements for an associate degree allow any “two-year” community or technical college degree of 90 quarter credits or more, including degrees designated as AA, AAS, AAS-T, ATA, or AD.
• Equivalent degrees and credentials from other states and countries are accepted.

We strive to make Childhaven a great place to work by living our values: Teamwork, Equity,  Excellence, Dedication, and Respect. Here’s a little bit about what we offer our staff:

• We believe in fully transparent hiring process. 
• We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance. Expanded benefits include a flexible spending account, healthcare reimbursement account, a 403(b) savings program with employer A full listing of benefits is available.
• Opportunities to attend a wide variety of trainings on clinical and education topics, advocacy and more.
• We’re dedicated to serving the full range of cultural diversity in our community, and to providing families with care that’s relevant to them and their As a member of Childhaven staff, you’ll be encouraged to contribute to community engagement strategies and to serve on our Racial Equity Team, which makes ongoing recommendations to ensure that our programs and protocols are doing their part to dismantle systemic racism.