MultiCare Health System Looking for Teacher Assistant at Tacoma, WA  Full Time

Job Details

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Position Summary:
New Adventures Early Learning Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting in the general supervision, management of a class of children. The Teacher Assistant is responsible to assist in research, planning, change room environment and implement weekly emergent curriculum based off children’s interest in each domain: Art, Reading, Writing, Cooking. Science, Math, Music/Movement. Teacher Assistant is responsible for maintaining all DCYF licensing and Early Achiever standards within the classroom. Will participate in child screenings, assessments, conferences 3x per year and portfolio for each child. This is an intermediate level Child Care position which works under the direction of the classroom Teacher. This position requires a clear understanding of the growth, development, and needs of children. Internal contacts are primarily within the work group. External contacts include parents and families of children.

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of eighteen years of age
Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications
Internal candidates not meeting minimum qualifications will have 2 year to meet standard.
Direct experience working with or teaching children
Direct experience in planning and implementing programs for a class of children

Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Early Childhood Education Short Certificate or equivalent Meets WA State requirements to work in a licensed child care facility.
Must have these certifications within 90-days of hire: First Aid, CPR, and Food Handling certification

Compensation Range:
M13 – Min: $20.63-Max: $29.69