ECEAP Assistant Teacher - South Hill

Ymca Of The Inland Northwest; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family YMCA membership

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Holiday pay

Flexible schedules

Child Watch services

Retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, WA is seeking an ECEAP Assistant Teacher for the South Hill site. This full-time role supports a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by providing inclusive learning experiences for young children.

You will work under the Lead Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate activities, maintain records, and uphold state licensing and YMCA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to receive an Early Childhood Education Certificate within 5 years of hire.
• Experience working with children in a developmental, diverse setting.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities.
• Negative TB test within the past 6 months; MMR Vaccination.
• Registered in DCYF MERIT, Blood Borne Pathogens, and apply for portable background check.
• Within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention training, First Aid/CPR Certifications, Food Handlers Permit, 30 Hours Basic Training or exemption.
• Understands YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and ADA compliance.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families and co-workers, remaining dedicated to each child’s learning and success.
• Supervises and engages children in purposeful programming in classrooms.
• Adheres to DCYF Licensing, Early Achievers and YMCA standards and follows safety procedures.
• Assists in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Aids in observations and maintaining required program records.
• Maintains the program site and classroom cleanliness and organization for a well-prepared learning environment.
• Participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Demonstrates the YMCA Four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

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ECEAP Assistant Teacher - South Hill

Full time 30-40 Manual Labor South Branch, Spokane, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2893

Salary Range: $19.47 To $19.47 Hourly

OUR CULTURE:

At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. he ECEAP Assistant Teacher promotes an inclusive learning environment for children, where they build lasting and meaningful relationships with their peers, family and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families and co-workers remaining dedicated to the learning and success of each unique child
• Support in classrooms by supervising, engaging, and nursing children in purposeful programming
• Adheres to ECEAP, Washington State DCYF Licensing, Early Achievers and YMCA standards as implemented by the Lead Teacher and ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and safety standards.
• Assists in implementation and planning of educational and impactful children's curriculum based on child development and program curriculum
• Aid in ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of individual children as required by ECEAP, and support in maintaining required program records as requested by supervisor.
• Maintains program site and equipment, and classroom cleanliness and organization to ensure a well-prepared learning environment for children.
• Attends and engages with staff and participants in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
• Demonstrate through action and interaction with staff, Y participants and the public the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 if 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

*Indicates the training is Free or YMCA sponsored

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to communicable diseases, thus engages in frequent handwashing and use of disinfectant products
• The employee frequently is required to lift and carry children, along with engage with them in stationary and upright positions
• The employee must occasionally be exposed to chlorine when in the pool or pool area
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $19.47/hr

• 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. Employees must work their scheduled shift prior to and following the holiday.
• 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
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.