ECE Assistant I,II,III (SS-48979)

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer contributions

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seeks an ECE Assistant I, II, or III to support teachers in educating and caring for preschool children. The role covers classrooms, play areas, and transportation, with responsibilities for preparing environments and materials.

Compensation ranges $20.54–$25.00 per hour, DOE, with full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and a 401k plan. This is a non-exempt, on-site position at Nespelem Headstart.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of GED/High School diploma within 6 months of hire.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within two (2) years of hire with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card to be completed within 3 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists one or more early childhood teachers in the education, care, supervision, and instruction of pre-school aged children.
• Maintains and prepares classroom and related environments and materials.
• Supports classroom activities in play-oriented learning and school readiness goals.
• Assists with transportation in a center dedicated to school readiness goals.

Skills

Early childhood development

Instruction methods

Record keeping

Tech literacy

Interpersonal skills

Native language knowledge

Education

GED/HS diploma

CDA or equivalent in ECE

Tools

Pediatric First Aid

CPR

Health clearance

TB test

Food handlers card

Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155, Salary Range: $20.54 - $25.00 Hourly, CLOSING DATE: November 13th, 2026

POSITION: ECE Assistant I,II,III *1 position*

SALARY: $20.54-$25.00 hr DOE

REPORTS TO: ECE Site Supervisor

LOCATION: Headstart, Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions: Non-Exempt. Assists one or more early childhood teachers in the education, care, supervision, and instruction of pre-school aged children, in classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, and during transportation at a center dedicated to school readiness goals in children, and in the community. Maintains and prepares classroom and related environments and materials.

Benefits:

We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

ECE Assist. I:

• Requires completion of a GED/High School diploma within 6 months of hire.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within two (2) years of hire with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card to be completed within 3 weeks of hire.

ECE Assist II:

• Requires a High School diploma and 6 months experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within two (2) years of original hire date as ECE Assistant with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and completion of Class C CDL with Passenger and Student Endorsement within 120 days of hire.
• Requires Pediatric First aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card within 3 weeks of hire.

ECE Asst. III:

• Requires a High School diploma and 12 months experience working with preschool aged children in a play-oriented learning or equivalent environment.
• Requires current enrollment in a CDA or equivalent training or stackable credit program.
• Requires completion of CDA or equivalent in early childhood education within 24 months of original hire date as ECE Assistant with emphasis on pre-school age children.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes insurance.
• Requires a Class C CDL with Passenger and Student Endorsement.
• Requires Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificate, Health Clearance, TB Test, and Food Handlers Card to be completed within 3 weeks of hire.
• Requires reference when submitting application or application will not be considered incomplete.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires basic knowledge of the principles and practices of age appropriate early child development applicable for an educational setting.
• Requires a basic knowledge of instruction methods for preschool-aged children. Requires knowledge of basic clerical and record keeping processes.
• Requires basic knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, games, and other equipment to support play, learning, record information, and send communications.
• Requires sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information, and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students.
• May require knowledge of native language, culture, and traditions.
• Requires the ability to assist teaching staff with implementation of play-oriented instructional activities.
• Requires the ability to learn to assess the needs of individual students.
• Requires the ability to conduct informal reading and project circles with individual and small groups of children and assist others with demonstrations of assigned subject matter.
• Requires the ability to relate positively to students in a learning environment in a way that builds confidence and recognizes socioeconomic and cultural differences among children.
• Requires the ability to balance children’s physical needs, emotional support, and deal with common behavior problems.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION:

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone] [e-mail]