Teacher Assistant Early Learning Center
Teacher Assistant Early Learning Center
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$ 3167 - 4194
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- At a Glance!The Early Learning Center (ELC) is ahighqualitychildcare facility that serves the diverse children of Lower Columbia College faculty staff and students and the community. ELC teachers are a childcentered group with a passion in early childhood.
We are looking for an individual who shares the same passion for early childhood and is a selfmotivated team player that strives to meet the diverse needs of the children in the ELC. The individual in this position must be able to communicate effectively with parents peers and children and thrive in a fastpaced environment.This position is responsible for assisting the Mentor Teacher in the classroom. The position will provide support in a variety of ways including interactions with children classroom management and maintaining a positive classroom environment.
The Teacher Assistant positions are 11.5 month 40 hours/week position. The Teacher Assistant is classified as an Early Childhood Program Specialist 2. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Director of the ELC. The typical schedule is 9:00 am to 6:00 pm but the Teacher Assistant attends some evening meetings and events.Successful candidates typically start towards the beginning of the salary range and will receive scheduled salary increases. Please note that there may be a COLA applied to the posted salary range effective July 1 2025.
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- Assists Lead Teacher in providing experiences by utilizing the lesson plan to promote cognitive social emotional and physical development directing children in educational activities as well as during lunch free time field trips transitions between activities and playground periods.
- Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirecting challenging behavior setting and maintaining limits maintaining selfcontrol in a respectful manner without being threatening or humiliating following the Discipline Policy and Procedure.
- Presents basic developmental materials to children and encourages individual work experimentation exploration problem solving cooperation socialization and choice making; ask open ended questions and listen.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment and sets up the classroom by assisting in rotating materials and equipment.
- Observes and records behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each childs strengths areas to grow and areas of progress.
- Accepts responsibility in managing the classroom when the teacher is absent.
- Responsible at all times for the direct supervision of children.
- Helps achieve a pleasant inviting atmosphere in which the child feels comfortable and secure including reinforcing ethnic and cultural backgrounds of children.
- Follows policies and procedures set forth in staff handbook and Federal and State guidelines.
- Establishes friendly cooperative relationships with parents and encourages parent participation in the classroom.
- Respects the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families personnel issues and program operations as defined in the Confidentiality Policy. Discusses concerns directly and openly with appropriate staff persons.
- Administers prescribed medication and first aid; handle medical emergencies as they arise.
- Report suspected child abuse in accordance with Washington State Law following program procedures.
- Exhibits acceptable ethics and positive professional behavior such as: reliability enthusiasm initiative resourcefulness selfconfidence control flexibility and honesty.
- Effectively manages conflict situations by using conflict resolution skills and effective problem solving.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- An AA degree in Early Childhood Education or current enrollment (or willingness to enroll) in an Early Childhood Education program along with at least one year of experience in an early childhood setting.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Collaborate approach to problemsolving
- Bachelors in early childhood education
- Bilingual or fluency in other languages
- TB Test
- Valid Food Handlers card
- Passed MERIT portable background check
- Completion of Child Care Basics Blood Borne Pathogens and DCYF training requirements
- Must have valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid
Supplemental Information
How to apply:
An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):
Letter of Interest(cover letter) describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position how your experience knowledge/skills education abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
Resume
References please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
Unofficial transcripts
Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington States Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX access equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague Vice President of Foundation HR & Legal Affairs 1600 Maple Street PO Box 3010 Longview WA 98632 Phone numberPhone number/TTY.
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The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visitAbout Title IX.
The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds including differing beliefs cultures people and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize understand and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our everchanging world. For more information seeDiversity & Equity.
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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three 3 calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers or professional association. By law postsecondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.
Mission Vision & Values
Our Mission Vision & Values define our reason for being and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCCs Mission Vision & Values see ourStrategic Plan.
Conditions of Employment
If you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.
The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of and alcohol.
If you are hired and are proficient in Spanish you will have to take a Spanish proficiency test to receive the 5 assignment pay.
Anticipated Start Date
LCC offers two start dates for new employees the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.
Employment Type
Full Time
