Assistant Teacher - Seatac

Full-time FULL_TIME

Easterseals Washington

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Andi Reed
4040 S 188th St Ste. 101
Seatac, Washington 98188 US

Phone: (206) 816 3255

Email: areed@wa.easterseals.com

Download Posting: job-description_assistant-teacher-i-2024-1-_andi-reed.pdf

Summary:

The Assistant Teacher will assist and support the classroom teacher in program implementation and the day-to-day care and supervision of children.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of daily classroom activities
• Assist with organizing the learning environment, setting up learning centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and maintaining applicable classroom documents
• Supervise the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher
• Perform general classroom housekeeping duties, including: preparing snacks, and general clean up
• Assist children with meals and toileting; and change diapers
• Work under the guidance of the teacher and therapists and assist in developmental activities
• Ensure a safe environment in the classroom
• Attend and be a part of in-service sessions, staff and team meetings
• Become knowledgeable about the individual daily needs and well-being of each child in the classroom
• Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
• Independently provide instruction to small groups of children as assigned
• Perform any childcare related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age or older
• A high school graduate or the equivalent
• Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work
• Must be registered with MERIT, Washington State’s Online Portal, prior to working in the program
• Must pass Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Portable Background Check and maintain background check compliance.
• Upon hire, present documentation of a current CDA, an ECE Initial Certificate, or 12 credits in ECE classes. Alternatively, have a signed Professional Development Plan in place and complete the educational requirement within 1 year of hire.

Additional Notes:

$19.00-23.50 per hour | 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. // Newly hired 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.

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