Bilingual ECEAP Paraeducator – Early Learning Support

Kennewick School District; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennewick School District is hiring a Para/ECEAP/Bilingual Preferred for the ECEAP Program in Kennewick, WA. Position is 8 hours per day, 180 days per year, part-time, with a starting date immediately. Salary ranges from $21.40 to $25.88 per hour, plus up to $.60/hour for college credits.

Open date 10/20/2026; deadline 10/27/2026 or until filled. The para educator works as part of a team of early childhood educators to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for three- and four-year-olds

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with direct involvement with low income families
• Associates or higher in ECE, or equivalently 30 college credits in Social Work or related field
• Alternative qualifications allow AA degree with 72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours or passing PDP by transcript

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children and families in classroom and home
• Establish goals with parents that produce outcomes based on children’s strengths, needs, and interests
• Make home visits with eligible families when needed and provide parenting information
• Maintain documentation of program records such as lesson plans, home visits, etc.
• Communicate regularly with ECEAP staff to ensure comprehensive services to qualifying families/children
• Participate in staff development opportunities and may include evenings/weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Reliable transportation

Early childhood development knowledge

Attendance and punctuality

English language proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

30 college quarter credits in Social Work or related field

AA degree or 72 quarter hours / 48 semester hours or PDP plan

Job description

Kennewick School District is hiring a Para/ECEAP/Bilingual Preferred for the ECEAP Program in Kennewick, WA. Position is 8 hours per day, 180 days per year, part-time, with a starting date immediately. Salary ranges from $21.40 to $25.88 per hour, plus up to $.60/hour for college credits.

Open date 10/20/2026; deadline 10/27/2026 or until filled. The para educator works as part of a team of early childhood educators to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for three- and four-year-olds