ECEAP Classroom Aide

The job of ECEAP classroom aide is done for the purpose of assisting the lead teacher in providing quality, comprehensive child development services to preschool children and their families and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting, and center activities. This position reports to the director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Birth-Grade 12 and the lead ECEAP teacher. This position is seven hours per day, Monday - Thursday following the typical school calendar. This position is housed in Mead School District. Attends meetings and training as required and/or recommended for the purpose of gathering and sharing information. Maintains classroom materials and supplies (e.g. instructional materials, kitchen supplies) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. Monitors students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Provides set-up and service of meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students. Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work. SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying pertinent policies, regulations, and laws, implementing activities, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and laws. ABILITY is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups, working with frequent interruptions, working as part of a team, adapting to changing work priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and having regular and reliable attendance. Responsibility Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the agency’s services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions. Experience Job related experience is desired Education High School diploma or equivalent The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in Early Childhood or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition preferred Continuing Education/Training Must complete mandatory training provided by NEWESD 101. Certificates & Licenses Maintain a current pediatric CPR/first aid certificate (at employee's expense) Maintain a current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card (at employee's expense) Valid driver's license and required auto insurance Reliable personal transportation Clearances Provide proof of Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) testing, treatment or immunity pursuant to WAC 110-300-0105(3). Provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance RCW 43.216.690. Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) portable background check clearance (no cost). WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance ( if needed at employee's expense). NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, Affinitous Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer - Michelle Powers, View phone number on click.appcast.io* *504 Officer - Darren Nelson, View phone number on click.appcast.io* #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101