Classroom Assistant Floater (ECEAP)

EPIC Early Learning is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate ECEAP Classroom Assistant to join our team. EPIC is a private, nonprofit organization that has been providing high-quality early childhood education and support services to families in Central Washington for over 35 years. Our mission is to empower children to reach their full potential through nurturing relationships, engaging experiences, and high-quality education.

As a Classroom Assistant Floater, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple classrooms within our organization. Your role will be to provide support to teachers in delivering high-quality early childhood education to children. This may include assisting with classroom setup, participating in educational activities, supervising children during playtime, and maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned classroom for daily duties.
• Daily assignments may include coverage for other staff during breaks and planning time.
• Support teachers in delivering educational activities and daily routines
• Assist in setting up and organizing classrooms
• Monitor and engage with children during playtime and activities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to create a positive learning environment
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses, and anywhere children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPIC's culture of "See Something, Say Something"
• Daily duties may change upon site needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Washington State Driver's License & Auto insurance
• Washington State ECE Initial Certificate or Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA).
• Experience working with young children in a group setting preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for early childhood education and child development
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and age groups
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

* Candidates who do not meet the minimum education requirements must meet this requirement within (5) years of hire date and will be placed on a Professional Development Plan

Pay Level: $18.37 to $21.68 Hourly (9-month position)

Please note: This position is available for the 2024-2025 program year, with the first day of employment scheduled for August 19, 2024.

Benefits

•  Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans
•  Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)
• Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)
•  Paid Holidays (9)
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Basic Life Insurance
•  403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)

Conditions of Employment:

1. Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen, TB skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee.
2. Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within (30) days of employment and no cost to the employee).
3. Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
4. Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
5. Current Food Handlers card (obtain the training within 30 days of employment).
6. Current First Aid/CPR card (obtain within 30 days of employment).
7. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
8. CEO Approval.