Summary
Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that will provide for social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. Also assists in guiding parents toward interaction and care of children in the program. Position is intended to provide the necessary training to become an Early Learning Teacher’s Assistant and requires no previous knowledge of Early Childhood Education.
Job Duties
- Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum for children and for parent/child interaction times at home and school.
- Establish communications with parents, children and staff.
- Observes and monitors behaviors of parents, children, and/or parent-child interactions during the program day.
- Treats children, parents, and staff of all races, religious, family backgrounds and cultures equally.
- Maintains a healthy and safe enviroment.
- Helps children deal with anger, sadness, and frustration by comforting, identifying, and reflecting feelings and helping children use words to solve their problems.
- Uses positive approaches to help children behave Encourages independence in children, as they are ready.
- Maintains comprehensive child attendance record to include family contact for a child who misses four days.
- Interacts and maintains positive relationships with supervisors, co-workers, parents, and children.
- Is aware of the activities of the entire group.
- Interacts with the children show interest and Meets children at eye level.
- Participates in educational, professional, and personal improvement training and participates in education classes/trainings/conferences as assigned.
- Must attend scheduled training courses necessary to receive Basic STARS completion, First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and/or CDA in the timeline determined at time of interview.
- Performs related work as required.
- May be assigned duties under the Chehalis Tribe Emergency Management Plan and Program.
Education & Experience
High School graduation or GED required. Prefer experience working with children and families, preferably in Native American Communities.
Benefits
- 401 (k)
- 401 (k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounting
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision
