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Position Summary:  The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. We work to ensure that every student in the Pierce College District feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve their goals. We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ/QTPOC students, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their strengths, intelligence, resilience, and creativity.  The Classroom Support Teacher provides early childhood educational instruction and activities to meet the needs of children ages 1 year to 5 years enrolled in the Child Development Centers. This role also assists primary teachers to plan and implement lessons, supervise children, and interact with parents and other adults in center. This position reports to the Director of the Child Development Center (CDC) and Family Advocacy and requires regular and consistent attendance. About the District: Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023.   Want a feel for our District? *Take a peek with aerial campus views!{rel="nofollow" target="blank"}  *Essential Functions  *Classroom Supervision and Personal Interactions *

• Direct children in educational activities daily including during lunch, nap time, free time, field trips, and transition between activities and playground periods; set up engaging environments that support children as they discover and make sense of materials; maintain awareness of children and staff in the classroom to ensure legal ratios are upheld and to ensure that each child is given appropriate levels of individual attention and guidance. implement guidance techniques that respect the individuality of each child; encourage language development; foster independence and self-help skills; provide instruction to children as needed in use of materials, provide opportunities for concept and skill development ;respond to children with respect, courtesy and an understanding of their developmental stage of growth; communicate with Director/Pedagogical Leader and Lead Teacher regarding information and insights that affect the efficient and cohesive functioning of the program.

Program Support

Assist in classroom pod with the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment; assist lead teachers in completing observations and documentation on children. Prepare materials for presentation to children under the direction of Supervisor or Director; function as a member of a team-oriented staff and participate in staff meetings and in-service training or District activities; comply with state requirements and adhere to policies as stated in the Child Development Center handbook; Implement curriculum developmentally appropriate for children one year to 5 years of age; make use of opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise relating to Early Childhood Program Spec