ECEAP Assistant Teacher

$38,480 - $38,480/Yr

YMCA - Cheney, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Cheney, WA

Social Assistance

About the position

The ECEAP Assistant Teacher at the YMCA of the Inland Northwest plays a vital role in supporting the organization's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment for children, fostering positive relationships, and assisting in the implementation of educational programs that cater to the developmental needs of each child.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families, and co-workers.
• Supports in classrooms by supervising, engaging, and nurturing children in purposeful programming.
• Adheres to ECEAP, Washington State DCYF Licensing, Early Achievers, and YMCA standards as implemented by the Lead Teacher.
• Assists in the implementation and planning of educational and impactful children's curriculum based on child development.
• Aids in ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of individual children as required by ECEAP.
• Maintains program site and equipment, and classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Attends and engages with staff and participants in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Demonstrates the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.

Requirements

• Must have, or willing to receive, Early Childhood Education Certificate within 5 years of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental, diverse setting required.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Required prior to first day: Negative TB test within the past 6 months, MMR Vaccination.
• Required Completion on first day of hire: Registered in DCYF MERIT, Blood Borne Pathogens, apply for a portable background check.
• Required within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention training, First Aid/CPR Certifications, Food Handlers Permit, 30 Hours Basic Training or Educational Exemption.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Benefits

• Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members.
• Family YMCA membership (20+ hours/week), with program discounts available.
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked.
• Paid vacation time accruing at 3.5 hours a month (starting at 5 days per year).
• Paid time and a half for any hours worked on 10 recognized holidays per year.
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working.
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service.