Assistant Teacher Jobs

Description:

Rural Resources Community Action is looking for an Assistant Teacher for our Head Start program, this position is full-time (40 hours per week) with benefits and located in Colville, WA. An Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher in planning, organizing, and conducting activities in a Head Start classroom to provide a quality preschool experience for children. This position will assist with the preparation of the classroom, including materials and planned activities. While Implementing trauma invested practices that support social-emotional learning and self-regulation in the classroom. This individual needs to be able to provide a safe environment that includes active supervision of all children under their care. The Assistant Teacher works under supervision of the Lead Teacher but can perform most tasks independently.

An Assistant Teacher will need knowledge of child development and educational component of a preschool program, adult learning theory and social service practices/resources, program policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations governing the program. The qualities we are looking for include the ability to use positive verbal communication skills with children and adults, establish effective relationships with enrolled children, families, and the community, and establish professional relationships with co-workers in a team environment.

Salary & Benefit information

The hiring range for this role is $19.69-$21.29 per hour. The full salary range of $19.69-$32.78 per hour represents the low and high end of the total salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience & qualifications. After the successful completion of our six-month training period, you will receive a 4% step increase. As a regular employee, you may receive an additional 4% step increase on your annual anniversary with RRCA. Other rewards may include Paid Time-Off, a 403 (B) and/or Roth IRA retirement savings plan with a company match of up to 6%, a life insurance policy for $12,000 while you are employed, access to our Employee Assistance Program, Medical (3 Plan Options), dental, vision insurance, and other auxiliary insurance programs.

Requirements:

Education Requirments

Assistant Teacher Level 1:

High school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year experience with preschool or kindergarten aged children in an educational setting and must have one of the following:

• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of hire.

Or

• Have an ECE State Certificate (12 Credits) or be enrolled in an ECE State Certificate program to be completed within two years of hire.

Assistant Teacher Level 2:

High school diploma or GED and two years experience with preschool or kindergarten aged children in an educational setting and have an Associate Degree or higher with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, as documented in MERIT.

Certification & Licenses

• Valid driver's license in state of residence.
• Food Worker’s card or acquire within 30 calendar days of employment.
• Physical examination within three weeks of employment.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Auto insurance in the amount required by the State of Washington.
• Acceptable completion of a criminal history check.
• First Aid & Infant/Child CPR Card within 45 calendar days of employment.

Additional Requirements

• TB test and proof of test results to employer prior to the start of employment. New employees do not need a TB skin test if they have written proof of one of the following:

1. A negative Mantoux TB test in the twelve months prior to hire; or

2. a previously positive Mantoux TB test with documented proof of treatment; or

3. a recent negative chest X ray and a statement from a health care provider that employee does not pose a health risk to others; or

4. Medication therapy to treat TB.

Documentation of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunization:

o An immunization record indicating that you have received at least one dose of MMR vaccination (Immunization record card is acceptable only with doctor’s signature/initials or stamp). Or

o Lab evidence of immunity to measles disease (also known as a blood test or titer). Or

o Documentation from a health care provider that the person has had measles disease sufficient to provide immunity against measles. Or

o Written certification signed by a health care practitioner, licensed in Washington State— a medical doctor (MD), naturopathic doctor (ND), osteopathic doctor (DO), advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) or a physician’s assistant (PA)—that the Measles, Mumps, & Rubella vaccine is, in the practitioner's judgment, not advisable for you.