Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Non-Permanent Head Start Community Colleges of Spokane Location: Spokane Department: District HS/EHS/ECEAP Administration Salary Range: $3,167 - $3,643 Starting salary for this position is: $3,167 (Monthly) This Head Start position will receive salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary. About Us Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) operates more than 30 Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start centers in Spokane County, providing care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We began providing this service in 1973 and have been growing and adapting to meet community needs ever since. We offer safe and secure environments that nurture child growth and development and provide learning opportunities for children to enhance their skills and abilities for school success. We are dedicated to working with low-income families so they can find support and success in getting their children off to a great beginning. Our parents and families are involved in developing the policies and goals of each center and are encouraged to be engaged. We also operate centers on the campus of Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College to serve eligible students while they attend college. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled. About the Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Program Specialist 1) Infant/Toddler & Preschool - Non-Permanent - Head Start Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, this position assists in performing recurring routine job duties and assignments under the daily direction of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher in implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) early childhood classroom. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in preparation and implementation of classroom and outside daily routines and activities. Utilize daily routines to support individual learning opportunities. * • Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of an early childhood curriculum. * • Assist in assessing the developmental needs of infants/toddlers and/or preschoolers; track individual progress by recording ongoing assessments and assist with the development of individualized learning opportunities, inclusive of children with disabilities. * • Promote and protect children's health by adhering to IHP (Individual Health Plans) and special diet needs. Attend to children's personal needs and model routine care as a component of primary care giving. * • Assist in conducting developmental screenings, providing referrals, and arranging follow-up services and ensuring parents are involved in curriculum planning and child observations in the classroom environment. * • Assist with maintaining required documentation, records, and supplies. * • May assist, and/or perform work of the Lead and/or Associate Teacher and guide children for specified periods when the teacher(s) are absent. • Work effectively as a member of a classroom and direct services team to provide integrated, comprehensive services to children and families. • May participate in case management, home visits, center conferences and the development and implementation of Children's Individual Plans (CIP) and family transition plans with Direct Service Team. • Participate in essential meetings and trainings. • Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * • Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining ag