Job Details
Job Location
Yakima - Growing Hope - Yakima, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$16.50 - $17.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Description
You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.
Wage - $16.50 - $17.00
Schedule - Monday - Friday (40 hours)
Benefits
* Medical/Dental
* FSA
* 403(b) Retirement
* Additional Voluntary Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Vacation/Sick Leave
* Education Assistance Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Longevity awards
Position Summary:
To support Catholic Charities in realizing a common mission by providing and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom experience for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment
Maintain inventory and upkeep of both center, classroom supplies and materials
Report needed repairs and maintenance to appropriate personnel
Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environment
Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom
Support the ECEAP Lead Teacher with meeting Performance Standards and implementation of curriculum and programmatic systems
Establish a learning environment to build and enhance each childs self-esteem and positive self-concept
Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of each child
Implement positive guidance practices that teach and meet the individual temperaments of each child
Make appropriate referrals when necessary
Maintain confidentiality of records and information
Organize and facilitate age appropriate classroom routines
Assists in planning and implementing curriculum that encourages the advancement of childrens physical, intellectual, and social-emotional competence.
Provide family support to parents of the children
Plan, promote and implement family development
Maintain open, friendly and cooperative verbal and written communication with each childs family
Encourage parents to volunteer in various parts of the program
Conduct family home visits as prescribed by program work plan
Work with ECEAP Lead Teacher and Family Advocates to plan and implement parent center meetings
Foster positive discipline and communication in the classroom
Guide and sustain positive interactions between children and adults
Maintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adults
Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire and provide use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings
Create and maintain a professional team environment
Submit attendance records and required paperwork in a timely manner
Appropriately supervise and delegate duties to classroom staff, initiate training and encouraging teamwork among adults in the room and center
Maintain confidentiality of program, staff and client information
Accept responsibility for the quality of job performance and make changes as needed
Continue professional development
Participate in required training and share information with other staff as requested
Participate in scheduled supervision, required meetings and retreats
Prepare and provide timely and accurate written reports, memoranda, and other statistical or narrative information as required or reques