Eceap Assistant Teacher (Family Educator 1) - Part-Time Limited Duration

Description

Part-time Position 14 hours per week

• Limited Duration

This position will be primarily based out of Sumner but used to support classrooms throughout the County.

Special Note: Position Grant Funded. Employment is seasonal, generally consistent with the K-12 academic year. Reemployment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program, and other acceptable County procedures.

About the Human Services Department:

Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

Position Summary

Why it's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, skilled, and experienced Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) team in Pierce County. This is an opportunity to positively impact young children's growth and development. It is your opportunity to provide support and encouragement to families of young children, and your opportunity to be an important member of a team with each team member critical to the success of the program. You'll have an opportunity to work with diverse clientele, participate in training, and pursue career advancement.

The position supports the successful growth and development of children and their families participating in the ECEAP. The program provides comprehensive services designed to support healthy families, empowered individuals, and thriving communities through high quality early learning, and family centered opportunities.

Why it's a Great Department/Division:

Pierce County Human Services is a long-term provider of ECEAP services with an excellent reputation and achievement of success including a Level 4 Early Achievers rating. We have dedicated, skilled, and experienced staff in a department committed to racial equity, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We have created a highly professional site team and value strong teamwork. We are a provider of ECEAP preschool services with an excellent reputation and achievement of success. We have strong data to demonstrate the positive impact of our work. We offer training and continuing education opportunities with opportunity for professional growth. The work is performed in local communities with local partners under strong leadership, with clear expectations and regular feedback.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Bring your energy and desire to make a difference. You'll need the ability to work as a contributing member of a teaching team, provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively and work collaboratively with families, children, and community partners. Throughout the training process you will meet with your supervisor to set expectations, goals and to discuss ongoing progress as well as opportunity for training.

Your Future in the Role:

The Family Educator 1, Assistant Teacher in the ECEAP preschool program, fits into the mission of the Human Services Department and the Community Action Division by providing high quality Early Learning services to diverse families. The position, as part of a community-based team, seeks to ensure equitable access to services that respect each person's unique experiences and uphold the department vision of empowered individuals, healthy families and thriving communities. Human Services and Community Action embrace a culture of excellence, welcome the ideas of everyone, treat all with dignity and respect, and strive for honest and open partnerships. This position is a part of a Family Educator series with opportunity to pursue career advancement.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Teacher in instruction and supervision to promotion of all program activities designed to enhance healthy social-emotional, intellectual, and physical development of preschool students.

• Interact positively and provide active supervision to students to support individual learning while meeting their emotional needs.

• Create an inclusive environment for children who may come with a variety of special needs.

• Ensure equity, inclusion, and diversity practices are implemented and followed

• Prepare and organize classroom, classroom materials, and outdoor space, perform daily classroom cleaning, assist in maintaining an orderly and developmentally appropriate environment, and as needed prepare and facilitate meals service.

• Assist with record keeping, planning, observations, documentation, data collection, and reporting.

• Assume responsibility of Lead Teacher in his/her short-term absence on occasion.

• Engage with children, their families, the site team, volunteers, and community partners to deliver dynamic and comprehensive services.

• Administer standardized screening and assessments on children as directed.

• Observe, record, and report on the behavior and activities of individual children as assigned.

• Attend and participate in required training annually.

This is a "summary" of the duties, it is not all-inclusive, and other related activities or tasks may be assigned. A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions this position may perform can be found here.

Qualifications

Recruiting Requirements:

• One year of successful, relevant work experience in a preschool or childcare setting and a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition; or

• Twelve college quarter credits in early childhood education. College credit must be earned from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Experience may be accepted in lieu of education requirements with a professional development plan.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

• A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position.

• Travel will be required to work in various locations throughout Pierce County.

• Pediatric First Aide/CPR card and Food Handler's permit must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• TB skin test or for those individuals with a positive skin test a statement from a doctor or chest x-ray must be furnished upon hire.

• Proof of MMR or immunity.

• A criminal history check including fingerprints is required prior to hire.

• Successfully complete a Portable Background Check through the Department of Children Youth and Families prior to your first day of employment.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.

• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.

• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.

• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:

New Year's Day

• January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday

• Third Monday in January

President's Day

• Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

• Last Monday in May

Juneteenth

• June 19

Independence Day

• July 4

Labor Day

• First Monday in September

Veteran's Day

• November 11

Thanksgiving Day

• Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day

• December 25

Personal Holidays:

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:

All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy here.

All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.

01

Do you have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition or 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education?

• Yes

• No

02

How many years of successful, relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting do you have?

• Less than one year of relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting

• More than 1 but less than 2 years of relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting

• More than 2 but less than 4 years of relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting

• More than 4 but less than 6 years of relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting

• More than 6 years of relevant work experience in a preschool or child care setting

03

Please describe how you meet the recruiting requirements listed on the job announcement. List your experience and CDA credential or education. Be sure to include the setting i.e. daycare, preschool, Kindergarten.

04

Please describe your experience working with preschool age children including experience you have with Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) or Head Start programs.

05

Describe your experience working with children and families from diverse populations and children and families with complex needs.

Required Question

Agency Pierce County

Address Pierce County Human Resources

2401 S 35th St, Rm 121

Tacoma, Washington, 98409

Phone (253) 798-7480

For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

Website http://www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs