Summary

We are currently interviewing and hiring energetic, creative, and loving teachers, assistants, and aides to join our teaching team as soon as possible. This position is pool-based and will remain open. Positions include infant, toddler, preschool (age 2.5-4), and PreK (age 4-5) rooms. This position is specifically for a Teacher Assistant.

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday and flexible between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM. We offer a predictable and routine schedule weekly.

The ideal candidate should: Have a passion for creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that is stimulating and conducive to learning Have a love for children and the desire to make a difference in their lives Maintain a commitment to professionalism Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse teachers and administrators

We look forward to hearing from you!

Duties

Duties Include: Collaborating with Lead Teacher to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines Communicating with families both verbally and in writing Active engagement with students and participation in classroom activities at all times Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms Provide basic needs for children Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals Track childrens’ progress and report to parents Maintain a clean and tidy classroom Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Requirements

Preservice requirements: Be at least eighteen years old; Have a high school diploma or equivalent; Create an account with MERIT Workforce Registry: https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister Clear department background check A negative TB symptom screen and negative TB risk assessment CPR Certification a MUST

Required after hiring: Bloodborne Pathogen, and Frist Aid Training; STARS Child Care Basics course; Food Handlers Permit Safe Sleep, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter, Abusive Head Trauma trainings (provided on site) Country Acres Orientation Training (provided on site)

Benefits

Approximately 5-10 paid vacation days off per year for full time employees -- we also offer paid holidays, professional development days, and PTO accrual. Competitive salary $16-18/hourly commensurate with education and experience Opportunities for promotion and advancement Continuous classroom support and dedicated education administrators