Family Services Teacher (Castlevale Early Head Start)

EPIC Early Learning is seeking a passionate Classroom Assistant to join our dedicated team in supporting children's development and enhancing the quality of early childhood education. With over 45 years of experience, EPIC is committed to providing nurturing and impactful educational experiences for children and families across Central Washington.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily in the classroom and assist with planning, assessments, and child observations.
• Administer developmental and health screenings.
• Promote child safety and well-being, including active supervision and emergency response.
• Support parent engagement through conferences, home visits, and classroom volunteering.
• Ensure cultural inclusivity and support for special needs.
• Assist families in obtaining required health and dental exams for children.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to in-kind reporting.
• Participate in staff training, coaching, and center events.
• Step into Team Leader role as needed.
•  Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPICs culture of “Speak Up, Speak Out”.

Requirements

• ECE State Initial Certificate or equivalent &/or willingness to work towards AA in ECE.
• Childcare Basic 30 hours STARS training or educational exemption in MERIT.
•   Two years or more classroom work experience in a Infant/Toddler setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with other team members, ability to grasp a team-centered approach to delivery of services for children and families.

Pay rate: $21.62 to $25.51 per hour (full-time, year-round position)

Location: 2902 Castlevale Road, Yakima, WA 98902

Position Closes: August 11, 2025

Benefits

·         Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans

·         Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)

·         Paid Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)

·         Paid Holidays (11)

·         Scholarship Available

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Basic Life Insurance

·         403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)

As an employee of an Early Learning Non-Profit organization, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness and childcare subsidy benefits. Additional information will be provided upon hire.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen, Tb skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee.
2. Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within (30) days of employment and no cost to the employee).
3. Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
4. Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
5. Current Food Handlers card (obtain the training within 30 days of employment).
6. Current First Aid/CPR card (obtain within thirty 30 days of employment).
7. Complete Childcare Basics 30 hours STARS training within 3 months of hire
8. Meet the minimum education requirements within the timeframe as stated in the performance standards.
9. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
10. CEO Approval.