Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families About EOCF: Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives. Position Summary: Do you enjoy an active, fun environment? Are you energized by teamwork and meaningful work with children? Join EOCF as a Preschool Teacher Assistant and help us make a lasting difference. In this role, you will assist the classroom teacher in creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children ages 3–5. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of curriculum aligned with Head Start and ECE best practices.

Assist in promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Help prepare and maintain classroom materials and learning environments.

Foster a safe, and nurturing atmosphere for all children.

Assist with documentation, assessments, and parent communication as directed.

Engage in active supervision of children, including indoor/outdoor play and mealtimes.

Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and consistency across the classroom.

Required Qualifications: Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education, current CDA certificate , or WA State Initial Certificate in ECE .

Preferred Experience: One year of experience working with children ages 3–5 in an early childhood setting.

Bilingual highly desired

A training plan may be considered based on qualifications. Ability to: Implement established child development practices, principles and performance standards in a comprehensive classroom environment. Adopt EOCF's commitment to supporting and strengthening children and families. Maintain confidentiality of records and information. Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts. Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner. Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned. Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision. Compensation & Schedule: This position follows a school-year schedule and is budgeted for 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The starting wage and maximum budgeted wage are: $20.28 - $20.57 per hour based on experience and qualifications Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision – plans as low as $0.00 per paycheck!

Paid time off , sick leave , and holidays

Education support – EOCF pays for required coursework

Paid STARS and CPR/First Aid training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

$20,000 Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary STD, LTD, and additional life insurance options

401K with 3% annual employer contribution

Quarterly employee store passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas

*Please create a Merit account and submit an application for the Portable Background Check. This is required if offered the position* https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/Welcome There is no cost for this background check Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.