Job detail
ECE (Early Childhood Education) Instructional Assistant 2
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
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Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$51,800 - $72,515 / YEARPosted 3 days agoCloses May 20
Location
Auburn, Washington
Salary
$51,800 - $72,515 / YEAR
Quick overview
Assists the lead teacher in delivering instructional activities and reinforcing learning for individual students and small groups. Supports the integration of Muckleshoot language and culture while maintaining a positive and orderly learning environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a WA State Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency and one year of professional experience with preschool or daycare children. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical examination.
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Job description
- JOB SUMMARY Under supervision, assists lead teacher with instructional activities to provide learning experiences to individual and small groups of students.
- MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
- Assists individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
- Monitors and assists students in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
- Participates in training and assists in integrating Muckleshoot language and culture in the classroom setting.
- Participates in school meetings, IEP/IFSP meetings, parent conferences, and in-services or other trainings; supports parent involvement in the classroom.
- Supervises students in a variety of educational settings for up to 45 minutes to 1 hour at a time.
- Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior and an appreciation of human diversity.
- Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
- Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
- Requisitions, stores and maintains an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies and equipment.
- May drive a van or automobile to transport students.
- Uses good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students.
- Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
- Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well1being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time.
- Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
- EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION Required: WA State Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with children in preschool, daycare, or similar setting.
- Special Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check, a drug screen and meet all health and immunization requirements.
- Must be able to obtain satisfactory results on a pre-employment physical examination, including tuberculosis screening.
- SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION Skilled In: Effective communication with students, parents, or guardians, staff and administrators; working with children in an understanding, patient, receptive and confident manner; organizing activities in keeping with the maturity and attention span of assigned students; following written and oral instructions; managing student behavior; using standard office equipment, including personal computer.
- Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child development and developmental behavior characteristics; basic effective behavior management techniques; rules and procedures for child/student safety.
- Ability to: Read and write; follow verbal and written instructions; work with students in a positive and confident manner; observe safe work practices; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships; arrive to work in a timely manner; attend required training; maintain confidentiality.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
- Licenses or Certifications Required A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.
- A valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate and Food Handler’s permit may be required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.