Preschool Teacher-Assistant (part-time) | Pullman, WA

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  • Location: Pullman, WA

  • Company: Building Blocks Child Care Center

families, and communities. Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning. Schedule (No Weekends): Monday-Friday, 8:15am-2:15pm Start Date: Duties The assistant teacher must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.

Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents Observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the

Teacher and the Administration. Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth. Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences. Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met. Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards

and safety and security of children. Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

Maintain accurate records, forms and files. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Collaborate effectively with teaching team Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents, co-workers and supervisors Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with you and your team Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent partnership Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to Child Care setting Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development in their care Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.

Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required. Maintain Early Achievers level 4 rating standards or exceed. Requirements Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent A sign an educational contract to obtain the education requirements for an assistant teacher per DCYF in the timeline outlined by DCYF will be required (full scholarship available) At least 1 year of full-time teaching experience in a professional childcare and/or preschool facility Requirements Needed Upon Hire: Registration in MERIT Workforce Registry, followed by fingerprinting appointment for background clearance Valid CPR certification & First Aid Certification (Infant, Child and Adult) or proof of upcoming class registration Current Bloodborne Pathogens Training Negative TB Test Additional Requirements: Begin the 30 Hours Childcare Basics Certification Training through the state of Washington.

DCYF trainings: safe sleep, mandated reporter, etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities. Demonstrable record of making decisions on behalf of children with their well-being the top priority Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl and lift up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves An associate degree in Early Childhood Education (or a B. A. ) or equivalent experience with an education contract. Benefits Indicated Salary (hourly) is starting and dependent on education: At 1 year, teacher will be eligible for a raise based on the wage metric and with " good" one month, 90 day and annual evaluations (must show summative growth). Merit raised can be given at any time for exceptional performance. Benefits available immediately: accumulation of sick days accumulation of family medical leave full childcare tuition (averages ~$1500/child) if space is available scholarship opportunity for continuing education in ECE (bachelor's pathway)

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