*Qualifications / Job Preferences:*
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition or a Washington State ECE Initial Certification (the equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education).
Employees may be provisionally hired and put on a professional development plan describing how the employee will meet qualifications within 5 years.
*Job Requirements:*
* Be able to follow and carry out duties and responsibilities as described in the CCCC Policies and Procedures manual, staff handbook, licensing requirements, and other written guides and materials.
* Receive a current TB screening and complete a physical examination, which verifies physical constraint job requirements.
* Fulfill all job training requirements i.
e.
Blood borne pathogens training, Child Abuse and Neglect training, Emergency Preparedness.
* Successfully pass a background check as required by CCCC.
*Essential functions / major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:*
*Direct Classroom Service:*
*1.
Curriculum:*
* Assist in developing and providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum which meets the individual needs of all children with concern for their interests, culture, special needs, individual style and pace of learning.
* Supervise and actively engage with children at all times, while establishing and maintaining a respectful and responsive relationship.
* Assist in providing a learning environment which enhances social, emotional, cognitive, language, creative, and physical/health development of each child.
* Provide positive and appropriate child guidance techniques.
* Observe and document children’s learning and development on an ongoing and consistent basis.
*2.
Environment/Health and Safety:*
* Assist with classroom sanitation (bleaching tables, clean-up, dusting, sweeping, etc.
).
This includes maintaining the storage rooms and the outdoor play environment.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher, in all areas of service.
* Be prepared to work as a team and be willing to communicate problems to the Lead Teacher.
* Be knowledgeable of health policies that includes, but are not limited to: medication administration, allergies, first aid kits, emergency/evacuation plan, sanitation/hygiene, accident reports, etc.
*CCCC Program Support:*
* Sustain overall program operations by providing assistance as needed in other classrooms, bus monitoring, kitchen assistance, housekeeping duties, and administrative assistance (perform other duties as assigned).
* Participate in recommended meetings, bi-monthly classroom activities, trainings and conferences to maintain current knowledge of early childhood development.
* Participate in program committees and program wide events and activities.
Must represent CCCC in a professional manner throughout the community.
* All employees are expected to work in a professional manner, assuring that all adults are treated with mutual respect.
* Assure that all records and information concerning children, staff and families is kept confidential.
* Promote clear and constant communication between all staff members and program managers.
*Nice To Haves*
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.
28 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person