Preschool Teacher Assistant

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families; Long Beach (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) in Long Beach is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support a classroom of 3–5 year-olds. The role involves implementing developmentally appropriate activities, assisting the lead teacher, and documenting learning progress. Hourly pay ranges from $20.28 to $20.57 based on experience.

Qualified candidates will have ECE certificates or a WA ECE credential; trainees may have a high school diploma. Bilingual skills are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education, current CDA certificate, or WA State Initial Certificate in ECE.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year of experience working with children ages 3–5 in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of curriculum aligned with Head Start and ECE best practices.
• Assist in promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Help prepare and maintain classroom materials and learning environments.
• Foster a safe, and nurturing atmosphere for all children.
• Assist with documentation, assessments, and parent communication as directed.
• Engage in active supervision of children, including indoor/outdoor play and mealtimes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and consistency across the classroom.

Skills

Teamwork

Child development

Curriculum delivery

Communication

Education

Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education

CDA certificate

WA State Initial Certificate in ECE

Job description

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.

Position Summary:

Do you enjoy an active, fun environment? Are you energized by teamwork and meaningful work with children?

Join EOCF as a Preschool Teacher Assistant in our Long Beach classroom and help us make a lasting difference. In this role, you will assist the classroom teacher in creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate educational experience for children ages 3–5. Hourly wage and maximum budgeted wage are: $20.28 - $20.57 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of curriculum aligned with Head Start and ECE best practices.
• Assist in promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Help prepare and maintain classroom materials and learning environments.
• Foster a safe, and nurturing atmosphere for all children.
• Assist with documentation, assessments, and parent communication as directed.
• Engage in active supervision of children, including indoor/outdoor play and mealtimes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and consistency across the classroom.

Fully Qualified Required Qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education, current CDA certificate, or WA State Initial Certificate in ECE.

Trainee Qualified Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• One year of experience working with children ages 3–5 in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired

Ability to:

• Implement established child development practices, principles and performance standards in a comprehensive classroom environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision.

A training plan may be considered based on qualifications.

Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.