ELC Teacher Assistant (Temp) - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Education Assistant in Yakima, Washington. The role involves assisting a lead teacher with activities tailored to meet the needs of children. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, and previous experience working with children. The position offers a competitive salary range of $19.51 - $28.08, influenced by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent 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 Food Handler's card required.
• Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses required.
• Negative TB Test within 12 months at time of hire required.
• Annual BBP/HIV training required.
• Able to pass a Childcare Licensing background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assists lead teacher in implementing activities for children.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

CPR/First Aid certification

Food Handler's card

Ability to pass background check

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate

Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - 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, 6:15am - 6:00pm, Schedule will vary based on need, 20 hours/week

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.

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