Community Colleges Of Spokane - Spokane, WA
posted 23 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Spokane, WA
Educational Services
About the position
The Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) position at Community Colleges of Spokane focuses on supporting the educational and developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a Head Start program. This part-time, hourly role involves assisting in the implementation of the curriculum, maintaining classroom routines, and ensuring the well-being of children while fostering a collaborative environment with families and staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities.
- 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.
- Comply with district policies, procedures and directives.
Requirements
- Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices.
- Ability to assist in the implementation of educational curriculum and activities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, families, and staff.
- Ability to maintain documentation and records accurately.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with children with disabilities or special needs.
- Familiarity with Head Start or similar early childhood programs.
- Bilingual skills in English and another language.
Benefits
- Salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached, with approximately a 5% increase in salary for each step.
