ELC Teacher Assistant (Substitute)

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 26,876 - 38,683; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Yakima, WA is seeking a part-time assistant to support the lead teacher in early childhood education settings. The role involves implementing activities that nurture physical, emotional, intellectual and social development and performing cleaning and sanitizing duties.

You will need a High School diploma or GED, an ECE Initial Certificate within 5 years, CPR/First Aid, and a valid Washington State Food Handler's card.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate required within 5 years of hire.
• Previous experience working with children required.
• Valid photo identification card required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Washington State (DOH) Food Handler's card required.
• Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses within 6 months of hire, or educational exemption, required.
• Negative TB Test within 12 months at time of hire required.
• Annual BBP/HIV training required.
• DCYF Childcare Licensing background check required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists lead teacher in implementing activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

CPR/First Aid certification

Background check clearance

Education

High School diploma or GED

State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.5, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, Schedule will vary based on ELC need, Shifts will be between 6:15am - 6:00pm, Must have flexible schedule and open availability.

Position Summary

Assists lead teacher in implementing activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children. Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate required within 5 years of hire.
• Previous experience working with children required.
• Valid photo identification card required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Washington State (DOH) Food Handler's card required.
• Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses within 6 months of hire, or educational exemption, required.
• Negative TB Test within 12 months at time of hire required.
• Annual BBP/HIV training required.
• Able to successfully submit and pass a Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Childcare Licensing background check required within 14 days of hire.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.51 - $28.08 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.