ECEAP Assistant Teacher

YWCA; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (time of hire)

Employer funded retirement plan & 401K

Ongoing training and development

50% off YMCA Membership

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Job summary

YWCA Spokane is seeking an ECEAP Assistant Teacher to support a preschool classroom in Airway Heights. The role carries a 40-hour work week, scheduled 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with non-exempt status and health benefits.

Under Lead Teacher guidance, you will implement curriculum aligned with ECEAP Performance Standards, assist with family communications, and help maintain accurate records while supporting a trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an Associate’s Degree with 12 ECE credits is required.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children (2.5-5 years of age); experience in ECEAP, Head Start preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices including child development, developmentally appropriate practices, observations, and ongoing assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool aged children including lesson plans, ongoing evaluation, and documenting progress.
• Assist with storage and maintenance of educational equipment, supplies, and classroom safety.
• Support documentation for child files and communication with families; assist with reports and attendance.

Job description

WHO WE ARE - Since 1903, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome social, economic, and personal barriers in order to accomplish their goals and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives. Today, areas of focus include supporting victims of intimate partner domestic violence, promoting early childhood education, and fostering the economic advancement of women. In addition to providing free, confidential, and trauma-informed programs and services to approximately 14,000 in and around Spokane, YWCA is focused on confronting racial and social justice issues impacting our clients and our community. Please visit ywcaspokane.org/about/our-impact/ to learn more.

Position ECEAP Assistant Teacher

Location YWCA Spokane - Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week Schedule: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required. Position Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Shift Days

Benefits and Compensation Pay Range: $19.79-$23.75 per hour, depending upon experience

Description

BENEFITS OF BEING A YWCA SPOKANE TEAM MEMBER –

Compensation for this role:

Pay Range: $19.79-$23.75 per hour, depending upon experience

Additional Pay Opportunity:

• Bilingual Pay Differential – additional $3 per hour pay premium for employees who utilize a qualifying second language in the workplace, applicable to all hours worked.

Classroom location: Airway Heights

Position Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Schedule: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required.

The YWCA Spokane offers a competitive benefits* package including;

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (accessible at time of hire)
• Employer funded retirement plan & 401K options
• Ongoing training and development
• 50% off YMCA Membership
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Account Options

*Benefit eligibility dependent upon employment status.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR –

Under the general direction of the Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting and implementing quality program activities. The Assistant Teacher assists with the implementation of the educational curriculum that meets the ECEAP Performance Standards and the requirements of daily operations of a preschool classroom in ECEAP. The Assistant Teacher may guide children for specified periods of time in the absence of the Lead Teacher. The Assistant Teacher participates as a team member of the direct service team, in partnership with parents to provide integrated services to children and their families.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING –

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Classroom and Administrative Support

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in the planning of developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool aged children including; the preparation of lesson plans for classroom activities, ongoing evaluation, and documentation of progress made by the children in the classroom.
• Assisting with storage and maintenance of educational equipment, supplies, materials, classroom safety, and maintenance.
• Assisting in maintaining required documentation for individual child files and electronic databases, including ongoing documentation of communication with families, referrals, and referral follow‑ups.
• Participating in the development of annual and/or monthly required reports designed to monitor attendance, meal count, minor incident/accident reports, medical emergency reports, etc.
• Performing any other related duties as required.

Child Engagement and Development

• Actively participating in age‑appropriate interactions and classroom activities such as free play, mealtime, floor time, and classroom activities.
• Assisting children with toileting, handwashing, and diapering routines, including stand up diapering when appropriate, in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements and program health and safety procedures while supporting each child's dignity, privacy, independence, and developmental needs.
• Aiding in ongoing individualized educational goals for all enrolled children.
• Enhancing physical and intellectual competencies in children by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including those children who require special services.
• Supporting in administering educational screenings to identify and refer children with potentially high risks of health, disability, or behavioral concerns.

Emotional and Trauma‑Informed Support

• Providing emotional support that is trauma‑informed, engaging, responsive, attentive, consistent, nurturing, supportive, and culturally sensitive to all children.

Program Coordination and Compliance

• Supporting communication with parents and actively involve them in all aspects of program activities, through home visit conferences, orientation, field trips, classroom involvement, and maintaining a minimum of three hours of parent contact.
• Attending and supporting home visit conferences; co-facilitating case management with the assigned direct service team.
• Working with a direct service team and local home schools for children during special needs services and transitions to kindergarten.
• Supporting a safe and healthy learning environment for children by understanding and following the Department of Early Learning (DEL) Performance Standards regarding instruction practice, health and safety, classroom requirements, and hours of service.
• Maintaining confidentiality of program and client‑related information at all times.
• Maintaining a commitment to professionalism and continuing your own professional development based on early childhood theories and practices.
• Modeling professional decorum and mutual respect in all interactions.

Position Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE POSITION -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education/Experience:

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an Associate’s Degree with 12 ECE credits is required.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children (2.5-5 years of age); experience in ECEAP, Head Start preferred and/ or working with a low-income or high-risk population preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices including child development, developmentally appropriate practices, observations, and ongoing assessment, individually planning, special services, referral, developing and maintaining a classroom environment and routines and child management.

Other Requirements:

• Must maintain 15 hours of ongoing training annually; 10 hours must be STARS hours training.
• Ability to perform or willingness to learn the physical duties of caring for preschool‑aged children, including assisting with toileting, stand up diapering, handwashing, and other hygiene routines in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements.
• Ability to pass a tuberculosis (TB) test and background check.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and demonstrate reliability.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends during the school year.

Work Environment:

• This position operates in an indoor classroom and an outdoor playground environment. This requires movement throughout the classroom and playground to actively supervise and engage with preschool-aged children.
• Noise level may be loud at times.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently positions self to the level of the children, including transition between floor-level and standing activities.
• Often moves classroom materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Frequently assisting children with activities of daily living, including handwashing, toileting, stand up diapering, dressing, and other hygiene routines while maintaining each child's dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Occasionally reposition classroom furniture, learning materials, or equipment to support classroom activities and cleaning.
• Frequently and quickly responding to children's safety needs, including guiding or assisting children during emergencies and evacuations.
• Often participating in indoor and outdoor activities in a variety of weather conditions consistent with program operations.

Competencies:

• Cultural Humility - Demonstrates an understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Actively promotes and participates in activities that increase cultural awareness and understanding within YWCA Spokane.
• Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - Strives to create fair and just conditions for all, while recognizing systemic inequities. Fosters a sense of belonging that promotes diversity, works to address barriers, and ensures that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources regardless of their background or identity.
• Trauma‑Informed Practice - Create environments and approaches that acknowledge the prevalence and impact of trauma, prioritize safety, and foster healing and resilience. Understand, recognize, and respond to the effects of trauma while actively working to avoid re‑traumatization.
• Fostering an Empowering Empowerment - Encourage an atmosphere where individuals feel valued, supported, capable, and resourceful.
• Professional Conduct -Consistently act in a manner that is honest, fair, and respectful while taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. Maintain integrity and build trust while adhering to the agency's code of ethics and professional guidelines.
• Adaptability and Resilience - Demonstrate openness and flexibility to work with changing circumstances and unexpected challenges. Adapt to the situation at hand by contributing solution‑oriented ideas while advocating for the support needed to reset and achieve set goals.
• Effective Communication - Communicate clearly, accurately, and in ways that are understood by the intended audience. Actively listen and respond in a constructive, open‑minded, and empathetic manner that ensures mutual understanding and respect.
• Problem‑Solving and Critical Thinking - Help identify potential solutions to challenges proactively. Contribute ideas, perspectives, and strategies that contribute toward informed decisions that align with the agency’s mission and values while helping to achieve set goals.
• Human‑Centered Approach - Prioritize providing compassionate, respectful service that aims to create solutions that are not only functional and effective but also meaningful and engaging for clients, staff, and our community.
• Effective Interpersonal Skills - Be supportive, kind, empathetic, and patient with colleagues, administrators, clients, and community partners. Contribute toward a climate of mutual respect and appreciation.
• Independent Work Efficiency - Able to work independently in an efficient and productive manner.
• Reliability and Continuous Improvement - Demonstrates reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates Understanding and Acceptance of Mission, Values, Goals, and Objectives - Clearly understands and actively supports the mission, values, goals, and objectives of YWCA and its programs.

YWCA Spokane values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, and people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence to apply.

Applications that do not include both a resume and cover letter may not be accepted.

Additional Requirements

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.