**Experienced Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher – Remote Work Opportunity in Burien, WA**

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families? Do you have a strong commitment to early childhood education and a desire to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher to join our team at Childhaven, a values-driven organization dedicated to serving families from diverse communities. **About Childhaven** Childhaven is a leader in serving children, families, and communities that have experienced trauma and adversity. We are building a continuum of care model that is growing to respond to the changing needs of families by combining our legacy of healing-centered care, with the expertise of community partners. Our values guide us in the way we treat each other, the decisions we make, and the success we achieve. We are proud to be a values-driven organization that serves families from diverse communities, and we are committed to recruiting candidates who reflect the diversity and lived experiences of the communities we serve. **About the Role** We are seeking a dynamic Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher to support us in achieving our mission, vision, goals, and values. The selected candidate will bring enthusiasm for helping us build and support a passionate and skilled workforce of diverse professionals who make significant positive impacts on the lives of children, families, and communities. As an Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher, you will work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement daily classroom programs for preschoolers, and you will be responsible for supporting the development of communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff. **Key Responsibilities** * Contributes to the development of communication, mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff. * Collaborates with other site staff to support and participate in ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure full enrollment. * Participates in planning the educational program and assists with the implementation of the daily classroom program, including music, meals, group projects, free choice time, and supervision of students with Lead Teacher. * Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs. * Works with Lead Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program. * Collaborates with site team, families, and family support to plan and conduct family events. * Encourages and supports families in working toward goals that they have set for themselves. * Supports Lead Teacher to plan and carry out educational planning meetings with families. * Completes daily attendance/meal count and/or snack production record. * Assists with recordkeeping on individual children and families as directed by the teacher. * Completes written observations of individual children throughout the year. * Participates with Lead Teacher to develop a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry. * Administers standardized screening tools as directed. * Prepares and serves snacks and meals; participates in and facilitates mealtime service and joins children at the table for support and conversation. * Oversees health habits in the classroom (i.e., handwashing, toothbrushing, etc.); administers first aid as needed; checks indoor and outdoor environments for safety hazards; works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional and Nurse Consultant as needed. * May assume the responsibilities of the Lead Teacher in their absence. * Participates with Lead Teacher in recruitment and training of family/community volunteers, as directed. * Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families to include staffings, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans, and other cross-component coordination efforts. * Participates in in-service staff trainings, staff meetings, and other education opportunities to gain knowledge and throughout the year. * Works in collaboration with Lead Teacher, families, and site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families before and after school. * Responsible to keep informed of ongoing program changes and updates. * Adheres to all Childhaven policies and procedures. * Other duties as assigned. **Essential Qualifications** * The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits* OR, A current Child Development Associate (CDA) awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. * First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire. * Food and Beverage Handler's Permit within 30 days of hire. * Completion of a one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) test, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. * Able to participate as positive, productive team member of the site's multidisciplinary team. * Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers. * Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to students, parents, staff, and volunteers in a diverse environment. * Ability to adjust to varied situations, demands, and new instructional concepts. * Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as recordkeeping, filing, typing, copying, etc. * Ability to attend occasional evening meetings. * Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. **Desired Qualifications** * We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who reflect the diversity and lived experiences of the communities we serve. Multilingual and multicultural candidates are encouraged to apply. * Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desired. **Compensation and Benefits** * Childhaven has committed to equitable compensation practices, including pre-determining what roles require and the qualities needed from the individual that will fill the role. To achieve this, Childhaven uses a grade and step approach to determine the compensation of each team member. * WHY CHILDHAVEN? We strive to make Childhaven a great place to work by living our values: Teamwork, Equity, Excellence, Dedication, Respect, and Reflection. * We believe in a fully transparent hiring process. * We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. * Expanded benefits include a flexible spending account (FSA), healthcare reimbursement account, and 403(b) savings program. * A full listing of benefits is available. * Opportunities to attend a wide variety of trainings on clinical and educational topics, advocacy, and more. * We're dedicated to serving the full range of cultural diversity in our community, and to providing families with care that's relevant to them. * As a member of Childhaven staff, you'll be encouraged to contribute to community engagement strategies and our antiracism council, which makes ongoing recommendations to ensure that our programs and protocols are doing their part to dismantle systemic racism. **How to Apply** If you are a passionate and dedicated individual who shares our vision, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, including a resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your qualifications and experience. **Expected Salary:** $19.23 - $24.16 per hour **Location:** Burien, WA - Seattle, WA **Apply Now:** [Apply To This Job](https://frontliner.clarios.com/job/work-from-home-immediately-need-eceap-assistant-teacher-jqaig.html) **Simple Application Process** Ready to join us? The first step is easy. Click apply now and we'll be in touch soon! Apply for this job