Job Title:

Assistant Teacher

• Early Childhood Program Specialist 1
• Infant/Toddler & Preschool

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PT/Hourly Location:

Community Colleges of Spokane Job Type:

Part Time Department:

CCS Head Start/ECEAP/Early HS Closing:

Continuous Salary:

$15.50 Hourly Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience. Under the direction of the full-time Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 or Early Childhood Program Specialist 3, the part-time Child Care Aide 2 assists with the implementation of the educational curriculum that meets Head Start Performance Standards and the daily operation of preschool or infant/toddler classroom in the

HS/ECEAP/EHS

program. May guide children for specified periods in the absence of full-time education staff. The Child Care Aide 2 is supervised by the

HS/ECEAP/EHS

Center Manager. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled. The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Assistant Teacher in the Head Start Department.

GENERAL DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, this position assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of an early childhood curriculum.
• Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants/toddlers and/or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Promote and protect children's health by adhering to IHP (Individual Health Plans) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary care giving.
• Assist in conducting developmental screenings, providing referrals, and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment.
• Assist with maintaining required documentation, records, and supplies.
• May assist, and/or perform work of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent.

Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families. May participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implementation of Children's Individual Plans (CIP) and family transition plans with Direct Service Team. Participate in essential meetings and trainings. Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.

• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform related duties as required.
• Indicates this is an essential duty.

This position is designated a bargaining unit position.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

(MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

) Current First aid/CPR training or ability to obtain (as available through CCS). Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional/ethical boundaries with families and staff members. Ability to maintain a healthy, safe and welcoming environment both inside and outside of the classroom. Knowledge of appropriate techniques for diapering, sanitation, napping, feeding, and toilet training. Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times. A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS. The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system. Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

(DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

) One (1) year of experience in childcare OR equivalent education/experience. State Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate OR Current Child Development Associate (CDA). One (1) or more years' experience working with infant/toddler/preschool aged children. Previous experience with Head Start/Early Head Start or working with low-income families from a variety of cultural groups, especially English as a Second Language (ESL). Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing. Previous experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum Tools.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT HOURS OF WORK

Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. The majority of the Child Care Aide 2 positions are during the day; however, we occasionally have a need for Aides for our evening program which may include working with children ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. At the time of the interview you will be advised if the position available is for the evening program. The evening staff are supervised by the Evening Child Care Supervisor. Position is eligible for paid sick leave benefit with an accrual rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked. Part time hourly jobs are not intended to exceed 1050 hours of work within any 12 month period from the original date of hire. If a part time job exceeds 1050 hours an employee has a right per

WAC 357-19-450

to petition for remedial action within thirty days of exceeding the 1050 limit. Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for an interview, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law. Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified at New Hire Intake. Please reach out to Reggie.

Eans@ccs.spokane.edu if you need information on a medical accommodation or Rebecca.

Menzel@ccs.spokane.edu if you need information on a religious exemption.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is equally performed in indoor temperature-controlled office environment, and outdoor uncontrolled elements. Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens. Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation. Frequent oral and auditory communication with others. Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting. Move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products. Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/or biohazards. Work is active in nature.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is overtime eligible. Proof of

COVID-19

vaccination. Post-Offer medical exam which includes tuberculin screening and submission of documentation indicating Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination or immunity. Criminal history/child abuse information check at employment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: CCS online application. Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position.

• Comprehensive resume.
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) if applicable
• unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE:

All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Chief Administration Officer, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., PO Box 6000, MS 1004, Spokane WA 99217-6000 or call 509-434-5037; WA Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Native Land Acknowledgement We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Kalispel Tribe. The CCS Pullman Center operates on the WSU campus and is located on the ancestral homelands of the Palus people and on the ceded lands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe. We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.