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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start in SPOKANE, Washington
Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - Part-Time/Hourly
Community Colleges of Spokane
Location: CCS Head Start Admin Services Spokane
Department: District HS/EHS/ECEAP Admin
Salary Range: $18.20 - $20.94 (PT/Hourly)
Open Continuous.
Starting salary for this position is: $18.20 (Hourly)
This Head Start position will receive salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.
About Us
Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.
Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
About the Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - Hourly
Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, this position assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom.
This is a non-permanent, hourly position.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Center Manager, the Assistant Teacher assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom.
This is a non-permanent, hourly position.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities. *
• Assist in the development, implementation and documentation of an early childhood curriculum. *
• Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants/toddlers and/or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities. *
• Promote and protect children's health by adhering to Individual Health Plans (IHP) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary caregiving. *
• Assist in conducting developmental screenings, providing referrals and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment. *
• Assist with maintaining required documentation, record and supplies. *
• May assist and/or perform work of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent. *
• Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families. *
• May participa