Asst Teacher, Preschool

About the role

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a Head Start Assistant Teacher to join our team of educators and work in a strong collaborative partnership with the Teacher and Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of assisting the Lead Teacher or Teacher in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
• Assists in instructing children (e.g., self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child.
• Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records (e.g., student records, meal counts, attendance, observations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment, under the direction of the Teacher and Assistant Teacher.
• Assists with the administration of health screenings (e.g., hearing, vision, height/weight, etc.) for the purpose of identifying areas of concern and/or providing information to the appropriate personnel.
• Aids children with hand washing, tooth brushing, diapering (as assigned), etc. for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene.
• Communicates with parents and family members of the children in the classroom for the purpose of sharing relevant information and encouraging parent involvement in the program, under the direction of Lead Teacher or Teacher.
• Engages in Active Supervision, as defined by the Head Start National Center on Health, with focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Implements weekly curriculum plans with individualization for students in collaboration with classroom team that includes: indoor and outdoor instruction, quiet and active learning opportunities, group, small group and individualized instruction, environmental adaptations and use of daily routines for learning for the purpose of supporting individual and group needs, maximizing child outcomes and delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, meal counts, dental/health screenings, cleaning work areas/playground, observations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• May assist with home visits with children and families for the purpose of assisting the Lead Teacher or Teacher in providing information and resources to families on a schedule in compliance with program requirements.
• Models conversations, respectful interactions, manners, clean-up activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior.
• Makes sure students are monitored in a variety of educational settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Serves meals and snacks in coordination with the Lead Teacher and Teacher for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.
• Participates in local and national evaluation activities for the purpose of continuous program improvement.
• Participates as a team member in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.
• Participates in activities with small groups of children for the purpose of providing classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Performs functions of Head Start Lead Teacher or Teacher for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage in his/her absence, as requested.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Requirements

• WA state ECE Initial Cert, short Cert. of specialization OR Current CDA (Any focus)
• 0-1 year minimum years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Bilingual speaking ability though Spanish language

Skills

• Continuous Learning and Self-Development
• Courageous Conversations
• Crisis Management
• Equity Lens Understanding
• Practical Work Experience in Early Childhood

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The work schedule is approximately 192 days / 1,536 hours annually, following the school-year calendar.