Part-Time School-Age Classroom Assistant

Children's Village Early Learning Center is recruiting qualified and experienced School age Assistants.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Ability to work within a team and to work effectively with other people

Ability to communicate in English in a professional and positive manner

Familiarity with children aged 5 years to 12 years

Must be over 18 years old

Preferred Qualifications:

Paid experience in school-age setting, school or camp environment

Essential Functions:

Support planned developmentally appropriate child centered curriculum.

Assist the program to meet the needs of the individual child with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural background and individual styles.

Maintain classroom with well-defined interest areas. Set up toys/materials so that they are accessible to children.

Interact with children in a positive manner.

Supervise, interact and play with children during assigned times of responsibilities.

Maintain a safe, orderly, clean and healthy room environment; administer first aid and handle emergencies.

Assist with hygiene needs of children.

Establish/maintain positive communication with families, children and staff.

Participate regularly in staff meetings, professional development programs and workshops.

Support and follow the direction of the center supervisor.

Follow USDA guidelines (including meal counts and service procedures).

Maintain compliance with company policies/procedures, program standards and state licensing requirements.

Light cleaning which may include sweeping, mopping, cleaning toilets and other cleaning duties.

Other duties as assigned to support Children’s Village – BR, Inc. and Children’s Village – Salmon Creek, Inc..

Schedule:

This position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday or as scheduled by the Director, typically 2:00pm-6:15pm. This position is year-round, with potential for more hours during school breaks and summer.

We can accommodate full and part-time scheduling, with priority to scheduling in the School Age classroom.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Travel to/between Children’s Village centers and training sites as required

Excellent attendance during scheduled work hours, required meetings and training

May be required to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to attend to children's needs and to provide learning activities.

May be required to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Employment Requirements (may be completed after hire; financial assistance provided):

Successful completion of a portable background check and fingerprint clearance through DCYF- Beginning January 1st, 2024 you MUST have a cleared background check prior to starting. We will interview and make job offers and start dates would be based on cleared background check.

• You can begin this process by visiting merit.dcyf.wa.gov.
• Click on "sign in or register".
• Fill out the required fields and create a password. Activate your account by clicking the link sent to your email account.
• Once signed back into your verified MERIT account, you can go to "My Applications" tab and complete the application for a STARS ID as well as your Portable Background Check application.

Valid certification in CPR, first aid, HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens training and current food handler's card (can complete after hire)

Valid TB test completed within the previous twelve months, prior to starting.

Participation in the State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required.

Child Care Initial basic training to be completed within 6 months of employment.

Ten hours of continuing education required annually per childcare licensing requirements.

Pay and Benefits:

Negotiable depending on education, experience and qualifications.

Medical benefits, sick pay, vacation pay, holiday pay and 401(k) with match.

Financial assistance with background check and required training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person