Full-time Paraeducator

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Full time 30-40 Manual Labor South Branch, Spokane, WA, US

Salary Range: $19.47 To $19.47 Hourly

At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff - of all ages and from all walks of life - work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. he ECEAP Assistant Teacher promotes an inclusive learning environment for children, where they build lasting and meaningful relationships with their peers, family and community.

Cultivates positive relationships with children, families and co-workers remaining dedicated to the learning and success of each unique child

Support in classrooms by supervising, engaging, and nursing children in purposeful programming

Assists in implementation and planning of educational and impactful children's curriculum based on child development and program curriculum

Aid in ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of individual children as required by ECEAP, and support in maintaining required program records as requested by supervisor.

Maintains program site and equipment, and classroom cleanliness and organization to ensure a well-prepared learning environment for children.

Attends and engages with staff and participants in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training

Must have, or willing to receive, Early Childhood Education Certificate within 5 years of hire.

Previous experience working with children in a developmental, diverse setting required.

Negative TB test within the past 6 months, MMR Vaccination

Child Abuse Prevention training*, First Aid/CPR Certifications*, Food Handlers Permit*, 30 Hours Basic Training* or Educational Exemption

Understands the YMCA if a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Indicates the training is Free or YMCA sponsored

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to lift and carry children, along with engage with them in stationary and upright positions

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members

Paid time and a half for any hours worked on 10 recognized holidays per year. Employees must work their scheduled shift prior to and following the holiday.

Flexible schedules that work for YOU

Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working

Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

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