Teacher Assistant (PT, Head Start)

At a Glance!Join our Head Start team as a Teacher Assistant!

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and love working as part of a team Were looking for a dedicated Teacher Assistant to provide vital support to our Lead Teachers in a Head Start this role you will help implement a high-quality center-based program designed to build essential school readiness skills for preschool children.

The classification for this position is classified as a Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 under Washington State Classification Specifications. The workload for this position averages 17.5 hours per week no more than 19 hours per week/ OR 75 hours per month for 9.25 months per year. This position reports to the Area Manager.

Successful candidates start at the beginning of the salary range and will receive scheduled salary increases.

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You will have the opportunity to:

• Assists Lead Teacher in providing experiences through utilization of 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.

• Assist Lead Teacher with providing and maintaining an environment in accordance with the Creative Curriculum.

• Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirecting challenging behavior setting and maintaining limits maintaining self-control in a respectful manner without being threatening or humiliating following the Discipline Policy and Procedure.

• Observes and records behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each childs strengths areas to grow and areas of progress.

• Manages the classroom in Lead Teachers absence.

• Helps achieve a pleasant inviting atmosphere in which the child feels comfortable and secure including reinforcing ethnic and cultural backgrounds of children.

• Assists the Lead Teacher in administering developmental screening tools on enrolled Head Start/ECEAP children.

• Assists as a bus monitor monitoring transportation of children to and/or from school daily as needed.

• Establishes friendly cooperative relationships with parents and encourages parent participation in the classroom.

• Receive visitors and telephone inquiries explain procedures and program routine.

• 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.

• Meets with team members to collaborate on planning and delivery of services.

• Attends appropriate workshops classes and other professional development activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills effort work conditions and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years old

• High School diploma or equivalent

• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education

• Demonstrated knowledge in early childhood development including cognitive language social-emotional and physical growth in preschool-aged children

• A year or more experience in a classroom supportive role with children ages birth to 3 grade.

• Previous experience and/or willingness to serve low-income and/or underrepresented populations

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A year or more experience in a classroom supportive role with children ages three to five.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  
  

• Washington State Patrol Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry Check
• TB test completed within the last year
• Food Worker Card
• Valid Drivers License
• Cleared Portable Background Check through MERIT (to include fingerprinting)
• Policy Council Approval
• Provide Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Acceptable Version of CIS in accordance with the Washington Department of Health to include:
  1. MMR Vaccine or proof of immunity to measles

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(if applicable)

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.

Residency Requirement

To be employed at Lower Columbia College applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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 number Phone number/TTY .

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• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.

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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 drugs 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.