Engaging Child Care Assistant for Early Learners

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in Port Angeles, WA seeks a Child Care Teacher's Assistant to support Lead Teachers in providing a developmentally appropriate program for children from one month to 12 years old. You will be nurturing, patient, and collaborative, assisting with activities and daily routines.

This full-time role is Mon-Fri with a starting wage of $19.73 per hour after a 90-day evaluation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and will obtain CPR, First Aid and Food Handler

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic Early Childhood programs.
• Ability to organize and coordinate workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with tribal policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in directing learning activities and preparing materials.
• Help become familiar with each child and develop appropriate goals.
• Participate in individual and group activities (story time, circle time, stations, play).
• Assist in guiding children's behavior and maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding; model healthy eating and manners.
• Maintain confidentiality of child information and records.
• Assist with field trips and transitions between activities.

Skills

Early childhood knowledge

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tribal policies

Communication with public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in Port Angeles, WA seeks a Child Care Teacher's Assistant to support Lead Teachers in providing a developmentally appropriate program for children from one month to 12 years old. You will be nurturing, patient, and collaborative, assisting with activities and daily routines.

This full-time role is Mon-Fri with a starting wage of $19.73 per hour after a 90-day evaluation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and will obtain CPR, First Aid and Food Handler