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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

ECEAP - Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 (Oak Harbor)

Oak Harbor, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$3,167/mo - $4,194/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for an Early Childhood Program Specialist 2 to join their ECEAP program that has been supporting vulnerable children and families for over 25 years. The role involves providing a safe and inclusive classroom environment while collaborating with a team to enhance children's educational experiences.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Help ensure a healthy, safe, nurturing, welcoming and developmentally appropriate environment

Provide continuous active supervision as established in site's Active Supervision Plan

Welcome children, parents and all visitors to the classroom

Engage parents, interns, volunteers and visitors during classroom activities

May assist in conducting playground safety checks

Engage children and facilitate play to support developmental goals

Support embedded strategies and practices with classroom routines and activities to support all children's progress toward school readiness goals, including children with IEP goals, and dual language learners

Use positive and intentional language with children. Interact with parents and staff in a positive and professional manner

Work collaboratively with any school district or other therapist or community partners as part of your classroom team

Support the children and staff through the daily schedule and provide direction to substitute teachers during the absence of the lead teacher

Flexible tasks allocation: be prepared to support various tasks within the center including food services and other operational services as needed

Assist in ensuring that children are involved in activities suited to their immediate emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs

Participate in educational activities under the direction of the lead teacher

Observe each child’s development and discuss this with the lead teacher

Assist with the child’s self-help skills

Assist children in taking responsibility for the equipment, materials they use, and the outdoor equipment

Use positive and intentional language when communicating with children and model appropriate behaviors

Clean and sanitize assigned areas, surfaces and materials

Support daily meal routines for children, including helping to distribute and serve meals, sitting at the table to model appropriate meal time behaviors and have social conversations

Assist children with toileting needs, including changing diapers

Empty garbage cans and clean bathrooms as well as classroom furnishings

Assist with daily health checks

Administer first aid and handle medical emergencies as they arise

In the absence of the teacher or by the direction of the teacher, administer prescribed or approved non-prescribed medications following Individual Care Plans

Complete annual requirements including modules for Blood Borne Pathogens, CPS, Active Supervision, and CACFP/Health, sign staff Acknowledgement forms which includes: Attendance and Punctuality, Confidentiality Statement, Code of Conduct & Ethical Standards

Engage in program trainings, coaching and other professional development activities to enhance job skills and knowledge, completing at a minimum, a required 15 hours of classroom related trainings each year

Maintain reliability in program assessment tool

Maintain good attendance to optimize child outcomes

Complete ongoing job-related program/personal documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including ctcLink time reporting, program surveys, etc

Participate in program committees, as desired

Special Projects

Back fill act as lead teacher when lead teacher is not present

Qualification

Child Development Associate CertificateEarly Childhood EducationIEPMicrosoft Office SoftwareBilingual - English/SpanishCultural CompetenceCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAdaptability

Required

A current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) in Early Childhood Education awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, OR equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education OR a combination of education and experience

One (1) year of experience in an early childhood program

Preferred

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with Early Childhood Education credits equivalent to the WA State Early Childhood Education certificate

Experience working with children with an Individualize Education Plan (IEP)

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Benefits

Retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations.

Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.