Catholic Charities Yakima Yakima , WA 98908
Posted 2 months ago
You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.
Wage - $16.50 - $17.00
Schedule
Monday
Friday (40 hours)
Benefits
Medical/Dental
FSA
403(b) Retirement
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Sick Leave
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity awards
Position Summary:
To support Catholic Charities in realizing a common mission by providing and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom experience for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment
Maintain inventory and upkeep of both center, classroom supplies and materials
Report needed repairs and maintenance to appropriate personnel
Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environment
Apply health standards and care for the children and classroom
Support the ECEAP Lead Teacher with meeting Performance Standards and implementation of curriculum and programmatic systems
Establish a learning environment to build and enhance each childs self-esteem and positive self-concept
Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of each child
Implement positive guidance practices that teach and meet the individual temperaments of each child
Make appropriate referrals when necessary
Maintain confidentiality of records and information
Organize and facilitate age appropriate classroom routines
Assists in planning and implementing curriculum that encourages the advancement of childrens physical, intellectual, and social-emotional competence.
Provide family support to parents of the children
Plan, promote and implement family development
Maintain open, friendly and cooperative verbal and written communication with each childs family
Encourage parents to volunteer in various parts of the program
Conduct family home visits as prescribed by program work plan
Work with ECEAP Lead Teacher and Family Advocates to plan and implement parent center meetings
Foster positive discipline and communication in the classroom
Guide and sustain positive interactions between children and adults
Maintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adults
Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire and provide use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings
Create and maintain a professional team environment
Submit attendance records and required paperwork in a timely manner
Appropriately supervise and delegate duties to classroom staff, initiate training and encouraging teamwork among adults in the room and center
Maintain confidentiality of program, staff and client information
Accept responsibility for the quality of job performance and make changes as needed
Continue professional development
Participate in required training and share information with other staff as requested
Participate in scheduled supervision, required meetings and retreats
Prepare and provide timely and accurate written reports, memoranda, and other statistical or narrative information as required or requested
Participate in Center activities and other duties as requested
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 95% of the time.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education
Experience
Special Skills
Demonstrate professional and effective verbal and written communication
Use of good judgment
Basic computer skills
Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff
Supervision of adults, classroom planning and management skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Licensure, Registration, Certifications
Valid First Aid and CPR
Valid Food Handlers Card
Valid Washington State drivers license and minimum required liability insurance
Employment is conditional upon:
Catholic Charities Yakima