Temporary Preschool Classroom Assistant - Grow with a Team

ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY; East Wenatchee, Warwick (WA, RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours

Holiday Pay

Job summary

ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY is seeking a Classroom Assistant in East Wenatchee, WA to work with the preschool team. You will help implement activities, prepare materials, and support developmental assessments, health screenings, and child observations.

You will follow Head Start standards, USDA requirements, and agency policies while promoting inclusive practices and family involvement. This role may include leadership duties and requires effective communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS/GED required.
• Washington State ECE Initial Certificate or Preschool CDA required.
• One year of classroom work experience with preschool children.
• AA in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing classroom activities and preparation of materials and supplies.
• Assist in administering developmental assessments and health screenings for all children.
• Implement, support, and promote policies and procedures for Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Guidance and Active Supervision.
• Conduct child observations and input data as assigned.
• Document all contact directly received from parents; assist with documentation of child observations.
• Assist with scheduling parent–teacher conferences and home visits and participate in conferences/visits as assigned.
• Provide assistance to classroom volunteers and parents to help them feel comfortable and successful.
• Use practices that value cultural backgrounds and developmentally appropriate practices.
• May assume Team Leader responsibilities in Team Leader absence.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Computer proficiency

Education

HS/GED

ECE Initial Certificate or CDA

1 year preschool classroom experience

AA in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Job description

ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY is seeking a Classroom Assistant in East Wenatchee, WA to work with the preschool team. You will help implement activities, prepare materials, and support developmental assessments, health screenings, and child observations.

You will follow Head Start standards, USDA requirements, and agency policies while promoting inclusive practices and family involvement. This role may include leadership duties and requires effective communication and organization.