Classroom Assistant (Migrant Head Start)
EPIC Early Learning
- Bridgeport, WA
- $19.01-22.43 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
- Provide supervision, care, and support for children in the classroom
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
- Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
- Support family engagement activities and maintain positive relationships with families
- Assist with meal and snack preparation and supervision
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to create a positive learning environment
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
- Follow program policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPICs culture of "See Something, Say Something".
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.
- Experience working with young children and families
- Knowledge of early childhood development and education principles
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for working with migrant and seasonal farmworker families
- Ability to adapt to a multicultural and diverse environment
- Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within (30) days of employment and no cost to the employee).
- Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
- Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
- Current Food Handlers card (obtain the training within 30 days of employment).
- Current First Aid/CPR card (obtain within thirty 30 days of employment).
- Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
- CEO Approval.