Lead ECEAP Teacher
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Lead ECEAP Teacher
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington and the Early Achievers program. Under the guidance of the ECEAP Director this position is accountable for compliance with CCS contract obligations and CME policies with in the ECEAP program.
The ECEAP lead teacher is directly responsible for the care and education of the children enrolled in the program and must be present during the 320 hours per year of child direct services and ensure that high-quality early learning experiences are being offered in the classroom by meeting the ECEAP Performance Standards, EA Quality Standards, and CCS contractual requirements.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, & developmentally appropriate learning environment in the classroom based on WA State WAC, ECEAP Performance Standards and EA quality standards
- Observe, assess, document and plan for children’s development
- Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum for the whole group & individual children based on child development knowledge
- Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate learning activities
- Assist in supervision of staff, volunteers, and classroom team for the purpose of providing guidance, training, encouraging classroom planning participation, curriculum development and activities
- Establish and maintain thorough and current confidential child and family files and documentation
- Conduct home visits, parent conferences, & family events in coordination with the ECEAP Team
- Prepare reports as requested and needed
- Establish and maintain thorough and current confidential child and family files and documentation
Qualifications:
- Current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) awarded by the council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in an early learning setting.
- A. degree or higher with a minimum of 30 college credits in ECE within the degree, B.A. in ECE preferred; or a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (PreK-Grade 3) or in Early Childhood Special Education
- Current pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate/blood borne certification *or able to obtain by 9/1/18
- Current WA State Department of Health Food Workers Card. *or able to obtain by 9/1/18
- Tested negative on the Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the past 12 months.
- Completed training in preventing, identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
- Knowledge of Early Achievers Quality Standards (including ECERS-R and CLASS) and ELMS
- Knowledge of ECEAP Performance Standards, MERIT, and Creative Curriculum Gold data systems.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively.
- Ability to keep and maintain organized child, family, and classroom files and documentation.
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills and proven ability to act in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Proficient using all Microsoft Office programs and be able to pass criminal history background checks.
The Lead ECEAP Teacher is a benefited full time position (40 hours week) with a pay range of $16-17 hr. doe. CME provides a competitive benefits package. To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to HR@community-minded.org or Human Resources, Community-Minded Enterprises PO Box 48150 ~ Spokane, WA99228.
No phone calls or in-person queries please. CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
Closing: 7/29/2018
ECEAP Assistant Teacher
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a ECEAP Assistant Teacher
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington and the Early Achievers program.
The job of the ECEAP Assistant Teacher is to support and work with the Lead Teacher by ensuring that high-quality early learning experiences are being offered in the classroom and meeting the ECEAP Performance Standards and EA Quality Standards and that family support is offered as an integral part of the program.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the ECEAP classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Observe, assess, document and plan for children’s development
- Support the Lead Teacher in conducting health screenings for the children.
- Support the Lead Teacher in designing and maintaining a learning environment based on the ECERS-R
- Engage in, build, and maintain developmentally appropriate teacher-child interactions bases on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
- Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate learning activities.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in monitoring and overseeing safe, healthy and appropriate food handling and service per ECEAP Performance Standards, USDA requirements and EA Quality Standards.
Qualifications:
- Current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) awarded by the council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education or higher preferred.
- Current pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate/blood borne certification *or able to obtain by 9/1/18
- Current WA State Department of Health Food Workers Card. *or able to obtain by 9/1/18
- Tested negative on the Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the past 12 months.
- Completed training in preventing, identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
- Knowledge of Early Achievers Quality Standards (including ECERS-R and CLASS) and ELMS
- Knowledge of ECEAP Performance Standards, MERIT, and Creative Curriculum Gold data systems.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively.
- Ability to keep and maintain organized child, family, and classroom files and documentation.
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills and proven ability to act in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Proficient using all Microsoft Office programs and be able to pass criminal history background checks.
CME is a progressive, collaborative organization with a commitment to community sustainability.
The ECEAP Assistant Teacher is a benefited full time position (40 hours week) with a pay range of $15-16 hr. doe. CME provides a competitive benefits package. To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to HR@community-minded.org or Human Resources, Community-Minded Enterprises PO Box 48150 ~ Spokane, WA99228.
No phone calls or in-person queries please. CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
Closing: 7/29/18
ECEAP Aide
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a ECEAP Aide
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington and the Early Achievers program.
The job of the ECEAP Aide is to support and work with the Assistant & Lead Teachers by ensuring that high-quality early learning experiences are being offered in the classroom and meeting the ECEAP Performance Standards and EA Quality Standards and that family support is offered as an integral part of the program.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the ECEAP classroom in the absence of the Lead or Assistant Teachers.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Observe, assess, document and plan for children’s development
- Support the other Teachers in designing and maintaining a learning environment based on the ECERS-R
- Engage in, build, and maintain developmentally appropriate teacher-child interactions bases on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
- Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate learning activities.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in monitoring and overseeing safe, healthy and appropriate food handling and service per ECEAP Performance Standards, USDA requirements and EA Quality Standards.
- Pick up lunches & snacks from designated school when program is in session and deliver to classroom.
Qualifications:
- Current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) awarded by the council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition; or the equivalent of 12 college credits in ECE; or Initial or higher WA State ECE Certification.
- Current pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate/blood borne certification *or able to obtain by 9/1/18
- Current WA State Department of Health Food Workers Card. *or able to obtain by 9/1/18
- Tested negative on the Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the past 12 months.
- Completed training in preventing, identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
- Knowledge of Early Achievers Quality Standards (including ECERS-R and CLASS) and ELMS
- Knowledge of ECEAP Performance Standards, MERIT, and Creative Curriculum Gold data systems.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively.
- Ability to keep and maintain organized child, family, and classroom files and documentation.
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills and proven ability to act in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Proficient using all Microsoft Office programs.
- Must have current, valid driver’s license, insurance & access to reliable transportation & able to pass a criminal history background check.
CME is a progressive, collaborative organization with a commitment to community sustainability.
The ECEAP Aide is a benefited part time position (25-30 hours a week) with a pay range of $14-15 hr. doe. CME provides a competitive benefits package. To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to HR@community-minded.org or Human Resources, Community-Minded Enterprises PO Box 48150 ~ Spokane, WA99228.
No phone calls or in-person queries please. CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
Closing: 7/29/18
CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
