GELC Teacher Assistant On Call

Open: March 3 2026 Close: March 17 2026Job Title: On-Call Teachers Assistant Department: GELC Reports To: CHILD CARE MANAGER Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Works on an on-call basis assisting in the care and early education of children (birth to age 5) and school age children at the Grandview Child Care Center. Creates and maintains a safe healthy and culturally appropriate learning environment for young Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in implementing the daily program in all group and outdoor arriving and departing parents children and co-workers with a smile and positive parents to record daily arrival and departure times for all children enrolled at the in preparing the learning environment setting up interest centers and preparing materials and supplies emphasizing cultural learning and provides assistance in the children with dignity and respect and maintains the Positive Discipline Policy of the all meal-time activities of the children to encourage and foster the use of good table and initiates an equal share of the joint housekeeping activities to maintain a clean environment lead classroom professional attitudes and loyalty to the Center at all Staff Meetings workshops conferences courses all in-service training and other aspects of professional growth when recommended by the Center Center materials and teaching supplies constructively and individual children in relationship to their cultural and socio-economic background and developmental information about families other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months experience in working with groups of young children; or equivalent combination of education and experience. S.T.A.R.S. Basic Certification preferred or required to successfully complete S.T.A.R.S. Basic Certification within six months of hire. Must be able to meet the requirements of the state of Washington child care licensing personnel requirements. Must be able to pass state background check clearance to work in a child day care center and be able to obtain a food handlers permit. Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized or CertificatesFood handlers Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained within two weeks of have and maintain a valid and unrestricted drivers license and proof of auto insurance. Drivers license must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA have reliable Skills and AbilitiesMust have warm welcoming and friendly personality be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others be respectful of all cultures and be able to relate positively to both young children and adults. Ability to discipline in a kind and respectful Expectations Model exemplary professionalism and work ethics. Warmly greets visitors to the Center; maintains a professional demeanor at all strict confidentiality about issues regarding all staff members children and families or GELC management or Center operations. Never involve parents in Center not participate in to work on time for assigned shift(s) and maintain consistent daily attendance at and communicate all leave requests in advance per a fair-share of work and demonstrate a willingness to assume additional classroom and Center responsibilities as positive respectful and professional relationships with co-workers supervisors management children parents and flexibility and respect for individual differences; including learning styles cultural differences point of views and individual preferences. Avoid stereotyping and adaptability and openness to new ideas in child care practices. Actively and positively works to implement and cooperatively participates in Centers planning meetings events and training flexibility with work schedules and assignments as needed to meet the needs of the conflict resolution by communicating directly with individuals involved and collaborating in good-faith to develop professional growth by attending courses workshops and reading professional constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates a willingness to improve. Asks for feedback and gives feedback in a respectful self in a manner that is not detrimental to the children or the reputation of the Center or the an ability to remain calm and follow the Centers Emergency Care Plan in the event of an emergency. Demonstrates good judgment and acts responsibly and attentively to avoid any injury or endangerment to anyone at the State and Federal guidelines with regard to immunizations required safety and health training CPR/First Aid certification Food Handlers certification (if required) or any other guidelines identified by the from being under the influence of any legal or illegal substance that may impair judgment alertness or DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather noise level in the work environment is usually physical exertion is is performed in a classroom Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. 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