Teacher Assistant - Trauma Informed - Temporary

Catholic Charities of Central Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WA Paid Medical Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Central Washington seeks a Trauma-Informed Teacher Assistant to provide individualized supervision, care, and instruction to children with complex needs. You will help implement support plans, monitor progress, and communicate with program staff.

The role requires two years in early learning, clean background checks, and certifications; employment is funded through 6/30/2027 with potential renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following as verified in MERIT: High School Diploma and WA ECE Certificate (47 credits) or CDA credential.
• Two years' experience in an Early Learning setting with children birth to five who experienced abuse/neglect.
• Two years' experience identifying and reporting child abuse per WA state laws.
• First Aid/CPR Certification and clear background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lead Teacher to create a safe and nurturing environment for children's development.
• Assist in modeling appropriate behavior and facilitate social interactions among children.
• Implement educational, therapeutic, and behavioral plans under supervision.
• Support goals and social skills, follow routines, and participate in activities.
• Communicate with Program Manager and staff regarding behavior plans and safety.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and safety, attend meetings and trainings.
• Report suspected child abuse per mandated reporting protocols.

Skills

Behavioral management

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker

Professional representation in the社区

Education

HS Diploma + WA ECE Certificate

CDA credential (before 2005) grandfathered

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Fingerprints Background Check

Blood borne pathogens Certification

Food Handler's card

Job description

Description

The Trauma-Informed Teacher Assistant supports the instructional program by providing individualized supervision, care, and instruction to a child with complex needs. This role assists with implementing individualized support plans, monitoring academic progress and behavior, and communicating relevant information to appropriate program staff. When the assigned child is absent, the Teacher Assistant may provide additional one-on-one support to other children in a classroom as needed.

This position is funded through the end of June 30th, 2027, with the possibility for renewal based on available funding.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Teacher to establish and maintain an environment for children which is safe and nurturing that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children
• Assist in creating a positive environment in the classrooms including modeling appropriate behavioral interventions, reinforcing positive behaviors and facilitating social interactions between children
• For assigned child(ren), implements educational, therapeutic and behavioral plans under the direct supervision of Childcare and ECEAP Services Program Manager
• Supporting goals, social skill building, following classroom routine instructions, participate in small and large group activities
• Work with the child to increase functional community through use of PECS, sign language or vocal strategies
• Prioritize self-regulation skills while teaching the child to regulate their own emotions
• Develop supportive tools such as individual schedules, social stories and personalized reinforcement strategies
• Participate in regular supervision and communicate directly with the Program Manager with any questions regarding communication with coworkers and families in the program, and the formulation or implementation of behavior management plans, treatment, etc.
• Assist with cleanliness and safety of the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, parent meetings, in-service days, supervision, etc.
• Report suspected incidents of child abuse to the Program Manager and follow mandated reporting protocols.
• Implement all Washington State WAC for childcare centers and follow through with required training in a timely fashion.
• Observe confidentiality in all dealings related to program, staff and families
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. In addition, approximately 20% of the time may include physically assisting a child exhibiting behavior problems to ensure the safety of other children and staff. There may be times that sitting on the floor or in small chairs will be required. The position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Education

• Must have one of the following as verified in MERIT:
  • High School Diploma and Washington State ECE Certificate (47 credits) or on a professional development plan
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition the CDA qualification will be acceptable position qualification only if CDA was obtained before and up to the year 2005. Staff who meet this qualification shall be grandfathered into qualifying Teacher Assistant position

Experience

• 2 years' experience working in an Early Learning setting(s) and/or specialized early care therapeutic setting working with children age(s) birth to five years old who have experienced abuse and/or neglect and/or born drug-affected
• 2 years' experience that includes identifying, and reporting child abuse to proper authorities as outlined in Washington State reporting child abuse/neglect laws.

Special Skills

• Possess strong behavioral management skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Cleared by DEL
• Fingerprints Background Check
• Blood borne pathogens Certification
• Food Handler's card

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage:

$18 - $22 hourly, depending on experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 9am to 3:30pm. Fridays, 9am to 2:30pm (29 hour week). This position is funded through the end of June 30th, 2027, with the possibility for renewal based on available funding.

Benefits:

• WA State Paid Medical Leave - 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.