Associate Teacher – ECEAP Preschool

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: District HS SFCC ELC

Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

Cyclic - 9.5 months

Salary Range: $3,317 - $4,194

Starting salary for this position is: $3,317 (Monthly)

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 

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) operates more than 30 Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start centers in Spokane County, providing care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We began providing this service in 1973 and have been growing and adapting to meet community needs ever since.

We offer safe and secure environments that nurture child growth and development and provide learning opportunities for children to enhance their skills and abilities for school success.

We are dedicated to working with low-income families so they can find support and success in getting their children off to a great beginning. Our parents and families are involved in developing the policies and goals of each center and are encouraged to be engaged.

We also operate centers on the campus of Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College to serve eligible students while they attend college.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 12/16/2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Associate Teacher – ECEAP Preschool

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Associate Teacher performs recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of an ECEAP early childhood classroom.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in 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 preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities. *
• 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 in promoting and protecting children’s health by adhering to Individual Health Plans (IHP) and special diet needs. Attend to children’s personal needs and use routine care as a component of primary caregiving. *
• Participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implementation of individual child plans and family transition plans with Direct Service Team. *
• Assist with maintaining required documentation, records, and supplies. *
• Maintain required records and other information as requested. *
• May assist in providing feedback to ECE student teachers. *
• May assist, and/or perform work of the Lead Teacher. *
• Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families. *
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within the community; represent and promote ECEAP at community events and committees, as assigned. *
• Stay informed by attending all necessary training and meetings and reading all written program updates. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform related duties as required. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented