Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist ...

Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - PT Hourlyu00a0Community Colleges of Spokaneu00a0Location: Spokane Colleges Head Start - Administrative Services, Spokaneu00a0Department: District HS/EHS/ECEAP Admin.u00a0Salary Range: $18.75 - $24.83u00a0Open continuous.u00a0Starting salary for this position is: $18.75 (Hourly)u00a0Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.u00a0About Usu00a0Spokane Colleges Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start provides care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We offer safe and secure learning environments for children to grow and develop their skills to succeed in elementary school and beyond.u00a0We are dedicated to working with low-income families. and involve parents and families in developing the goals of each Head Start center including centers on the Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College campuses. We also serve the children of eligible students while they attend college.u00a0Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.About the Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Head Start - PT Hourlyu00a0JOB SUMMARYu00a0Under general supervision of the Center Manager, the Assistant Teacher assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom.u00a0This is a permanent, hourly position.u00a0DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESu00a0u2022 Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities. u2022 Assist in the development, implementation and documentation of an early childhood curriculum. u2022 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. u2022 Promote and protect children's health by adhering to Individual Health Plans (IHP) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary caregiving. u2022 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. u2022 Assist with maintaining required documentation, record and supplies. u2022 May assist and/or perform work of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent. u2022 Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families. u2022 May participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implem

Created: 2025-12-11