Program Aide

EPIC Early Learning is currently seeking a reliable and flexible Classroom Assistant Floater to join our team at Seedlings Head Start. EPIC is a private, nonprofit organization that has been working hand-in-hand with children and families to provide early childhood educational services that strengthen our Central Washington communities for over 35 years. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life by creating a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes their emotional, social, and intellectual growth.

As a Classroom Assistant Floater at Seedlings Head Start, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple classrooms and age groups at our center. 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

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

Pay Level:

$18.37 to $21.68 Hourly

Location: 220 E Helena Ellensburg, WA 98926

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans
• Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)
• Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Seedling Scholarship Available
• 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 thirty 30 days of employment).
7. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
8. CEO Approval.