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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 2) - Infant/Toddler/Preschool - Head Start in SPOKANE, Washington
Job Title: Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 2) - Infant/Toddler/Preschool - Head Start Location: *Spokane, WA *Job Type: Classified Department: CCS Head Start/ECEAP/Early HS Closing: Continuous Salary: $3,075.00 - $4,072.00 Monthly
Starting salary for this position is: $3,220 (Monthly)
Employees will start at step C (monthly salary) of the salary schedule and will receive salary Step advancement after 12 months and salary step advancement every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.
Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement
CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Associate Teacher Infant/Toddler & Preschool in the Head Start/Early Head Start Division.
*Hiring for multiple positions; Positions are available at multiple sites that include calendar options ranging from 9 months to 12 months. *
GENERAL DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, the Associate Teacher performs recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities. *
Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of an early childhood curriculum. *
Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants/ toddlers and/or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities. *
Assist in conducting developmental screenings, providing referrals, and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment. *
Assist in promoting and protecting children's health by adhering to Individual Health Plans (IHP) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and use routine care as a component of primary caregiving. *
Participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implementation of Children's Individual Plans (CIP) and family transition plans with Direct Service Team. *
Assist with maintaining required documentation, records, and supplies. *
Maintain required records and other information as requested. *
May assist in providing feedback to ECE student teachers. *
May assist, and/or perform work of the Lead Teacher. *
Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated,