*Apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lowercolumbia/jobs/4102059/classroom-teacher-assistant-part-time-early-learning-center?visitor=fee43cf6-8ad1-4cf3-bc57-c579dca8d405&session=b6273e2a-7e5f-401b-80fe-3e96294749da{rel="nofollow"} At a Glance: *Lower Columbia College is accepting applications for part-time Teacher Assistants. The Early Learning Center Classroom Teacher Assistants play a huge role in maintaining and providing quality service to the children during the absence of the Lead Teachers by assisting mentor and be the Lead Teacher during their absence. Multiple openings are available and will be posted until filled. This position is categorized as an Early Childhood Program Specialist 1, under State of Washington Class Specification. This position is a non-permanent classified position working no more than 19 hours per week. In person work is required. Check us out on Facebook{target="blank" rel="noopener"} and Instagram{target="blank" rel="noopener"}!

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Assists Teacher in providing experiences by utilizing the lesson plan to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, directing children in educational activities as well as during lunch, free time, field trips, transitions between activities and playground periods

Assist Teacher with providing and maintaining an environment in accordance with the Creative Curriculum

Uses positive guidance techniques such as re-directing challenging behavior, setting and maintaining limits, maintaining self-control in a respectful manner without being threatening or humiliating, following the Discipline Policy and Procedure

Presents basic developmental materials to children and encourages individual work, experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and choice making; ask open ended questions and listen

Maintains a clean and safe environment and sets up the classroom by assisting in rotating materials and equipment

Observes and records behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths, areas to grow and areas of progress.

Accepts responsibility in managing the classroom when the teacher is absent

Responsible at all times for the direct supervision of children

Helps achieve a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which the child feels comfortable and secure including reinforcing ethnic and cultural backgrounds of children

Ensures families appropriately complete the sign in / out forms on their child's individual record.

Ensures USDA guidelines are being followed and correctly documented for healthy meals and snacks.

Respects the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues and program operations as defined in the Confidentiality Policy. Discusses concerns directly and openly with appropriate staff persons.

Arrives at work on time, punctually attends and participates actively in classroom activities.

Administers prescribed medication and first aid; handle medical emergencies as they arise.

Report suspected child abuse in accordance with Washington State Law following program procedures.

Exhibits acceptable ethics and positive professional behavior, such as: reliability, enthusiasm, initiative, resourcefulness, self-confidence, control, flexibility and honesty.

Effectively manages conflict situations by using