Childcare Classroom Assistant - Children's Village Battle Ground

This full time position is for our Battle Ground location.

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. Consistent attendance is the foundation of our daily operations. In this role, being present and on time is the single most critical factor for team success.

Children's Village Early Learning Center is recruiting a highly qualified full-time Assistant for all classrooms infants through school age. Classroom Assistants work within applicable frameworks and guidelines to support age-appropriate curriculum, focusing on learning through play, who are excited to provide high quality engaging interactions and supervision. This position will work in all groups as needed and scheduled by center management.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• General experience in an Early Learning environment or other employment related to the care of children.
• Ability to work within a team and to work effectively with other people.
• Ability to communicate in English in a professional and positive manner.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Early childhood education courses or in a related field
• Paid experience as classroom assistant teacher

Essential Functions:

• Provide activities to meet the needs of the individual child with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural background and individual styles.
• Assist with classroom set up with well-defined interest areas. Set up toys/materials so that they are accessible to children.
• Follow appropriate guidance techniques and current lesson plans in the classroom.
• Interact and play with children during assigned times of responsibilities.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean and healthy environment; administer first aid and handle emergencies.
• Assist with toileting, diapering and hygiene needs of children.
• Establish/maintain positive communication with families, children and staff.
• Follow direction from teachers, lead staff, and supervisors.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, professional development programs and workshops. Occasionally, those meetings can be held on a weeknight, or on a Saturday.
• Assist with child assessments and data collection on child skills, development and growth, as required throughout the program year.
• Follow USDA guidelines (including meal counts and service procedures).
• Maintain compliance with company policies/procedures, program standards and
• state licensing requirements.
• Light cleaning which may include sweeping, mopping, cleaning toilets and other cleaning duties.
• Other duties as assigned to support Children’s Village – BR, Inc., Children’s Village – Battle Ground, Inc., and Children’s Village – Salmon Creek, Inc..

Schedule:

• This position is full time - Monday through Friday.
• Positions are year-round.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Assistants support the entire center in a variety of capacities, and potentially in all classrooms, from infants through school-age.
• Travel to/between Children’s Village centers and training sites as required.
• Excellent attendance during scheduled work hours, required meetings and trainings.
• May be required to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to attend to children's needs, provide effective engagement, and to provide learning activities.
• May be required and be able to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Employment Requirements (may be completed after hire; financial assistance provided):

Successful completion of a portable background check and fingerprint clearance through DCYF- Beginning January 1st, 2024 you MUST have a cleared background check prior to starting. We will interview and make job offers and start dates would be based on cleared background check.

Begin this process by visiting merit.dcyf.wa.gov. Click on "sign in or register". Fill out the required fields and create a password. Activate your account by clicking the link sent to your email account. Once signed back into your verified MERIT account, you can go to "My Applications" tab and complete the application for a STARS ID as well as your Portable Background Check application

Additional Requirements

• Proof of MMR vaccination
• Valid certification in CPR, first aid, HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens training and current food handler's card- Can obtain after hire
• Valid TB test completed within the previous twelve months PRIOR to hire.
• Participation in the State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required.
• Initial basic training to be completed within 3 months of employment.
• Ten hours of continuing education required annually per childcare licensing requirements.

Pay and Benefits:

$19/hour starting, depending on education, experience and other qualifications.

Medical benefits, sick pay, vacation pay, holiday pay and 401(k) with match for eligible employees.

Children’s Village appreciates the value of diversity in its workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, disability, or other protected status.

Work Remotely

• No

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person