Position: Assistant Teacher (Part-time Floater)
Part-time Hourly $19.34 - $26.57 DOE
• School Year-Based Program – 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Classroom time – Monday Thursday – 10:00 to 3:30
• Planning, Prep, Professional Development, Team meetings – Fridays
**Provisional hire available**
Benefits
• Company EAP
• IRA & IRA Matching
• 11 Holidays + District Closure Days
As a member of the Encompass Early Learning team, you will have the opportunity to:
Make a difference. Every day, you will have the chance to positively impact the lives of children and families by providing high-quality early childhood education and support services.
Collaborate. You will work closely with a team of passionate professionals who share your dedication to promoting the healthy development and school readiness of young children.
Grow professionally. We are committed to supporting the ongoing professional development and growth of our staff. You will have access to training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Be part of a supportive community. At Encompass Early Learning, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
• Fulfill your passion for working with children with diverse needs.
• Work with a team of creative educators, alongside speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists who collaborate to support every child.
• Be a part of an early learning program that supports over 100 children in Snoqualmie Valley every year to be fully prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
• Base your schedule on a traditional school year (with holidays and spring/summer breaks).
• Children attend class Monday through Thursday. Fridays are dedicated to planning, professional development, team development/meetings and collaboration.
SCOPE: Aids the Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of daily classroom programs for preschool children in accordance with program standards. Works in collaboration with preschool team to enhance parents’ role as the principal influence of the child’s education and development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning/Preparation:
• Planning: Participates in planning with teacher for the educational program; assists teacher with the implementation of the daily classroom program, including music, meals, group projects, free choice time and supervision of students.
• Preparation: Prepares and organizes the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program.
• Food Preparation and Service: As a backup to the Food Service Specialist as needed. Prepares,
organizes, and sets up the food for meals and snacks.
• Family Support: Works with site team to plan and conduct family events; Encourages families in working toward goals they have set for themselves.
• Interdisciplinary Staffings: Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families including staffings and other cross–component coordination efforts.
• Professional Development: Gains knowledge and skills by participating in in–service trainings, staff meetings, and other opportunities including 15 hours of MERIT approved training throughout the year.
In Class:
• Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs.
• Family–Style Meal Service: Participates in and facilitates mealtime service and conversation.
• Health Supervision: Oversees health habits in the classroom, i.e. handwashing, toothbrushing, etc. Administers first aid as needed; Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards; Works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional as needed.
• Record Keeping: Completes daily attendance/meal count and snack production record; assists with record keeping on individual children and families as directed by the teacher; completes written observations of individual children throughout the year. Participates in developing a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry.
• Screenings: Administers standardized screening tools as directed.
• Supervision: May assume the responsibilities of the teacher in his/her absence. Assists with recruitment and training of family/community volunteers, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.