Instructor ECEAP

*Hourly Wage Range - $43.75/hr - $46.95/hr

Hour per Day -7.6

Days per Year - 194

**Shift - 7:30am - 4:00pm-Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday

7:30am - 2:00pm-Wednesday

INFORMATION
A:Job Title: B:Classification Level:
Preschool Instructor PT 7

C:Reports to: D:Working Titles:
Building Administrator Head Start Instructor
ECEAP Instructor

OF ASSIGNMENT
Under the general supervision of the building administrator provide children a learning environment with varied experiences that encourage age and stage appropriate development while enhancing the parental role as the primary influence on child education and development.

FUNCTIONS
and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and

implement lesson plans in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards

and the Head Start Work Plan.
positively with all children to support individual learning and meet emotional

needs. Provide a curriculum and multi-cultural environment that meets the needs of

each child including those with disabilities.
regularly and respectfully with families while involving them in the

educational program. Encourage and support families working toward established

goals.
a minimum of four (4) family visits per year; two (2) on site two (2) off

site.
monthly teacher/parent meetings during the day or evening as necessary.
and document written observations of individual children. Develop a learning

plan for each child within six (6) weeks of school entry.
standardized screening tools for each child within 45 calendar days of

school entry. Re-screen and refer as necessary.
and train Head Start/ECEAP Teacher Assistants. Recruit and train volunteers

for the classroom.
in interdisciplinary planning for children and families including staffing and

other cross-component coordination efforts.
complete and confidential records on each child.
knowledge and skills by attending in-service training.
with the planning preparation and serving of meals to children as well as

share the meal period with the children.
for the physical welfare of each child; may include diaper changing and

providing first aid.
regular classroom housekeeping duties. May include vacuuming washing

dishes sweeping mopping etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

and Experience
AA degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of successful

experience working in an early childhood classroom.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
of and competency in curriculum areas such as music art science pre-

reading story telling and language development.
of and competency in planning scheduling record keeping classroom

arrangement and management physical safety of children and health needs of

children.
to effectively work with and communicate with students parents volunteers

staff and administration within a diverse cultural and socio-economic environment.
to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
to personal vehicle.
to work independently and in a team environment.
be organized and dependable.

and Licenses
completion of fingerprint and background check.
of physical examination and tuberculosis skin test. Positive test results must

be accompanied by a physicians statement or chest x-ray.
aid and CPR card.
and Beverage Handlers permit.

QUALIFICATIONS
degree in Early childhood Education OR BA degree in a related field with Early

Childhood Education endorsement.
with low income families.
to use all software packages included in Microsoft Office (including Excel

Word PowerPoint and Access).

VI. WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular elementary school building. Ability to bend stretch twist walk reach requiring ordinary physical effort; lift 20 pounds and push/pull 40 pounds; listen more closely than normal daily life; use fingers hands and limbs with ordinary skill and speed are all required. Exposure to dust fumes bleach and disinfectants traffic infectious diseases/sickness bodily fluids occasional extreme noise levels and occasional high-risk interactions with emotionally disturbed or dangerous individuals.

FLSA:Non - Exempt AFFILIATION:ESPCP

JOB CLASS:Para-educatorWORK YEAR:Head Start 194 Days
ECEAP 194 Days

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Head StartandECEAPprograms require an additional background checkprior to an offer for employment. The Portable Background Check can be initiated at fundedHead Startand state fundedECEAPprograms require that all staff working with children receive an initial health examinationrequires that all staff working with children complete a two-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test or proof of Negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to hiremedical therapy to treat TB or a recent negative chest x-ray and a statement from a health care providerregular and ongoing medical care and do not pose a risk to the young children (ages 0-5) or pregnant mothers that our program serves.Head Start requires this documentation prior to employment. ECEAP requires documentation within the first 30 days of employment.

AllHeadStartandECEAPstaff to provide specific immunization documentation related to measles mumps rubella (MMR) by January 31 2022 (RCW 43.216.690).

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover ParkSchool District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Experience:

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