Instructor - ECEAP - 20274110

Hillside Elementary-JBLM; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); Presencial; USD 6.243.000 - 6.783.000; A tiempo parcial

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Descripción de la vacante

Hillside Elementary-JBLM in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA is hiring a part-time Preschool Instructor for ECEAP to support early childhood education under Head Start standards. The role requires guiding development, preparing lesson plans, and collaborating with families.

The position requires an AA in Early Childhood Education and two years of classroom experience, with a schedule of 7.6 hours per day, 194 days per year, and shifts Monday to Friday (7:30am–4:00pm or 7:30am–2:00pm on Wednesdays).

Formación

• An AA degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of successful experience working in an early childhood classroom.
• Knowledge of and competency in curriculum areas such as music, art, science, pre-reading, storytelling, and language development.
• Ability to work with students, parents, volunteers, staff, and administration in a diverse cultural and socio-economic environment.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities.
• Interact positively with all children to support individual learning and meet emotional needs.
• Communicate regularly with families and involve them in the educational program.
• Conduct family visits to engage parents in learning goals.
• Attend teacher/parent meetings as needed.
• Document written observations and develop learning plans within six weeks of entry.
• Administer screening tools within 45 days and re-screen as necessary.
• Direct and train Head Start/ECEAP Teacher Assistants and volunteers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families.

Educación

AA degree in Early Childhood Education

Two years of early childhood classroom experience

Descripción del empleo

Clover Park School District Hillside Elementary-JBLM - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Open in Google Maps

Instructor - ECEAP - 20274110

Clover Park School District Hillside Elementary-JBLM - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Clover Park School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5953834

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

*Hourly Wage Range - $45.32/hr - $48.64/hr

Hour per Day - 7.6

Days per Year - 194

Shift - 7:30am - 4:00pm-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

7:30am - 2:00pm-Wednesday

I.IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A:Job Title: B:Classification Level: Preschool Instructor PT 7

C:Reports to: D:Working Titles: Building Administrator Head Start Instructor ECEAP Instructor

II.SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general supervision of the building administrator, provide children a learning environment with varied experiences that encourage age and stage appropriate development, while enhancing the parental role as the primary influence on child education and development.

III.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and implement lesson plans in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Work Plan.


2. Interact positively with all children to support individual learning and meet emotional needs. Provide a curriculum and multi-cultural environment that meets the needs of each child, including those with disabilities.


3. Communicate regularly and respectfully with families while involving them in the educational program. Encourage and support families working toward established goals.


4. Conduct a minimum of four (4) family visits per year; two (2) on site, two (2) off site.


5. Attend monthly teacher/parent meetings during the day or evening, as necessary.


6. Conduct and document written observations of individual children. Develop a learning plan for each child within six (6) weeks of school entry.


7. Administer standardized screening tools for each child within 45 calendar days of school entry. Re-screen and refer, as necessary.


8. Direct and train Head Start/ECEAP Teacher Assistants. Recruit and train volunteers for the classroom.


9. Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffing and other cross-component coordination efforts.


10. Maintain complete and confidential records on each child.


11. Maintain knowledge and skills by attending in-service training.


12. Assist with the planning, preparation, and serving of meals to children, as well as share the meal period with the children.


13. Provide for the physical welfare of each child; may include diaper changing and providing first aid.


14. Conduct regular classroom housekeeping duties. May include vacuuming, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A. Education and Experience
   
   
   
   1. An AA degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of successful experience working in an early childhood classroom.
   
   
   
   


2. B. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
   
   
   
   1. Knowledge of and competency in curriculum areas such as music, art, science, pre-reading, story telling, and language development.
   
   
   2. Knowledge of and competency in planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom arrangement and management, physical safety of children, and health needs of children.
   
   
   3. Ability to effectively work with and communicate with students, parents, volunteers, staff, and administration within a diverse cultural and socio-economic environment.
   
   
   4. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
   
   
   5. Access to personal vehicle.
   
   
   6. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
   
   
   7. Must be organized and dependable.
   
   
   
   


3. C. Certification and Licenses
   
   
   
   1. Successful completion of fingerprint and background check.
   
   
   2. Proof of physical examination and tuberculosis skin test. Positive test results must be accompanied by a physician’s statement or chest x-ray.
   
   
   3. First aid and CPR card.
   
   
   4. Food and Beverage Handlers permit.
   
   
   5. Current valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance. For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM): Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.
   
   
   
   

V.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA degree in Early childhood Education OR BA degree in a related field with Early Childhood Education endorsement.


2. Experience with low income families.


3. Ability to use all software packages included in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).

VI. WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a regular elementary school building. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach, requiring ordinary physical effort; lift 20 pounds and push/pull 40 pounds; listen more closely than normal daily life; use fingers, hands, and limbs with ordinary skill and speed are all required. Exposure to dust, fumes, bleach and disinfectants, traffic, infectious diseases/sickness, bodily fluids, occasional extreme noise levels, and occasional high-risk interactions with emotionally disturbed or dangerous individuals.

FLSA:Non - Exempt AFFILIATION:ESPCP

JOB CLASS:Para-educatorWORK YEAR:Head Start – 194 Days

ECEAP – 194 Days

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

** Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

ECEAP programs require an additional background checkprior to an offer for employment. The Portable Background Check can be initiated at https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/Welcome?ReturnUrl=%2fmerit.

State funded ECEAP programs require that all staff working with children receive an initial health examination,requires that all staff working with children complete a two-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test or proof of Negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to hire,medical therapy to treat TB, or a recent negative chest x-ray and a statement from a health care provider,regular and ongoing medical care, and do not pose a risk to the young children (ages 0-5) or pregnant mothers that our program serves. Head Start requires this documentation prior to employment. ECEAP requires documentation within the first 30 days of employment.

All ECEAP staff to provide specific immunization documentation related to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) by January 31, 2022 (RCW 43.216.690).

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover ParkSchool District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer