ECEAP Teacher Aide Floater

BENEFITS OF BEING A YWCA SPOKANE TEAM MEMBER –

Compensation for this role:

Pay Range: $19.25-$23.10 per hour, depending upon experience

Additional Pay Opportunities:

• Bilingual Pay Differential — additional $3 per hour pay premium for employees who utilize a qualifying second language in the workplace, applicable to all hours worked.

Work Status: Hours per week vary (approx. 28 hours per week), approx. 40 weeks per year, part-time, non-exempt

Location: One (1) opening in Airway Heights and one (1) opening in Downtown Spokane

YWCA Spokane offers a competitive benefit* package including;

• Sick and Safe Leave
• 50% off YMCA Membership
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefit eligibility dependent upon employment status

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR –

Under the general direction of the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher, the Teacher Aide Floater demonstrates competency to support and implement quality program activities. The Teacher Aide Floater assists and supports the implementation of the educational curriculum that meets the ECEAP and Washington State Licensing performance standards and the requirements of daily operations of a preschool classroom in ECEAP. The Teacher Aide Floater participates as a team member when necessary, with class Direct Service Team (DST), to provide continuity of care.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING –

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Classroom and Administrative Support

• Supporting daily and weekly health, safety and sanitation practices of the classroom; including but not limited to daily loading and unloading of the dishwasher, cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs, classroom surfaces, and toys, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Performing tasks for preparation, set-up, and clean-up of mealtime daily including; food preparation based on CACFP approved menus, replenishing of food as needed during mealtime, and monitoring on-site food inventory week-to-week.
• Assisting with daily tooth brushing practices and sanitation practices for health and safety.
• Being responsible for emergency backpack during the outdoor time or off-site outings and children's access to water during all hours of the class schedule.
• Assisting DST to complete incident, accident, and mandated reports, and log records as needed.
• Maintaining up-to-date on-site personnel files that meet the required certification of ECEAP and licensing standards; CPR/First-Aid, food handlers, blood borne pathogens, and all other required certifications.
• Supporting Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher as requested.
• Being flexible and adaptable to multiple locations, classroom environments, and team atmospheres; travelling to multiple locations based on the daily need of each classroom/site.

Child Engagement and Development

• Actively participating in age-appropriate interactions and classroom activities such as free play, mealtime, floor time, outdoor time and all other classroom activities; contributing to a positive environment for children and adults.
• Enhancing and promoting growth in children's physical and intellectual competence by engaging in physical, cognitive, language and creative skills.

Emotional and Trauma-Informed Support

• Providing emotional support and regulation skills that are trauma-informed, and following conscious discipline philosophies and practices while being engaging, responsive, attentive, consistent, nurturing, supportive, and culturally sensitive to all children.
• Supporting and managing children from high-risk environments, with the ability to learn and implement trauma-informed practices to best support the success of children.

Program Coordination and Compliance

• Understanding and following the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) performance standards regarding; instructional practice, health and safety, classroom requirements and hours of service.
• Monitoring and maintaining own MERIT online account credentials and certifications as required by DCYF and Licensing WAC's.
• Continuously seeking out professional development opportunities, so that training and education annual continuing education hours are completed as required by ECEAP performance standards and Licensing WAC's.
• Maintaining confidentiality of program and client-related information at all times.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE POSITION -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children (3-5 years of age); experience in ECEAP, Head Start preferred and/ or working with a low-income or high-risk population preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices including child development, developmentally appropriate practices, observations, and ongoing assessment, individually planning, special services, referral, developing and maintaining a classroom environment and routines and child management.

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet the requirements of YWCA Spokane's Driver Policy
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Must have active personal auto insurance
  • Satisfactory motor vehicle report (no more than 1 moving violation in the past 12 months) OR probationary motor vehicle report (no more than 2 moving violations in the past 24 months)
• Must maintain 15 hours of ongoing training annually; 10 hours must be STARS hours training.
• Ability to pass a tuberculosis (TB) test and background check.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and demonstrate reliability.
• Complete 30 Basic Childcare Stars hours within 30 days of hire.

Competencies:

• Cultural Humility - Demonstrate a commitment to self-reflection, ongoing learning and respectful engagement with diverse cultural perspectives, emphasizing an awareness of the impact of power dynamics and a willingness to learn from and address them.
• Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - Strive to create fair and just conditions for all, while recognizing systemic inequities. Foster a sense of belonging that promotes diversity, work to address barriers, and ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources regardless of their background or identity.
• Trauma-Informed Practice - Create environments and approaches that acknowledge the prevalence and impact of trauma, prioritize safety, and foster healing and resilience. Understand, recognize, and respond to the effects of trauma while actively working to avoid re-traumatization.
• Fostering an Empowering Environment - Encourage an atmosphere where individuals feel valued, supported, capable, and resourceful.
• Professional Conduct -Consistently act in a manner that is honest, fair, and respectful while taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions. Maintain integrity and build trust while adhering to the agency's code of ethics and professional guidelines.
• Adaptability and Resilience - Demonstrate openness and flexibility to work with changing circumstances and unexpected challenges. Adapt to the situation at hand by contributing solution-oriented ideas while advocating for the support needed to reset and achieve set goals.
• Effective Communication - Communicate clearly, accurately, and in ways that are understood by the intended audience. Actively listen and respond in a constructive, open-minded, and empathetic manner that ensures mutual understanding and respect.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking - Help identify potential solutions to challenges proactively. Contribute ideas, perspectives, and strategies that contribute toward informed decisions that align with the agency's mission and values while helping to achieve set goals.
• Human-Centered Approach - Prioritize providing compassionate, respectful service that aims to create solutions that are not only functional and effective but also meaningful and engaging for clients, staff, and our community.
• Effective Interpersonal Skills - Be supportive, kind, empathetic, and patient with colleagues, administrators, clients, and community partners. Contribute toward a climate of mutual respect and appreciation.
• Independent Work Efficiency - Able to work independently in an efficient and productive manner.
• Reliability and Continuous Improvement - Demonstrate reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates Understanding and Acceptance of Mission, Values, Goals, and Objectives - Clearly understand and actively support the mission, values, goals, and objectives of YWCA and its programs.

YWCA Spokane values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages communities of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people with lived experience to apply.