Head Start Substitute - ECPS 1, ECPS 2, ECPS 3 (Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro Woolley, Oak Harbor) SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Head Start Substitute - ECPS 1, ECPS 2, ECPS 3 (Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro Woolley, Oak Harbor)Burlington, WA30+ days ago
Ensure a safe, nurturing, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment; Provide continuous active supervision as established in the center's Active Supervision Plan; Welcome children, parents, and all visitors to the classroom; Engage parents, interns, volunteers, and visitors during classroom activities; 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 IFSP or 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 LEA or Part C, school district, or other therapist or community partners as part of your classroom team; May lead the class through the daily routine and schedule; Support health, safety, and nutritional activities and requirements; Cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas, surfaces, and materials; Conduct playground safety checks; Support daily meal routines for children, including helping to distribute and serve meals, sitting at the table to model appropriate mealtime behaviors, and having social conversations; Provide daily health checks as children arrive; Assist children with toileting needs, including changing diapers; Support meal prep and cleanup of dishes; May empty garbage cans and clean bathrooms, as well as classroom furnishings; Administer first aid and handle medical emergencies as they arise; In the absence of the teacher or by the direction of the teacher or center manager, administer prescribed or approved non-prescribed medications; Flexible task allocation: Be prepared to support various tasks within the center, including food services and other operational services as needed; Complete administrative, team-building, and program requirements; Understand and demonstrate Skagit Island Head Start values; Participate in center team meetings and family reviews; On occasion, support center parent committee meetings, trainings, and other family activities. High School completion, GED, or a written education plan to complete either or equivalent education and experience; One (1) year of experience in an early learning setting; Ability to communicate effectively in English; Preferred Qualifications: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Washington Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent; Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with ECE credits; Experience working with children with an IFSP/IEP; Bilingual English/Spanish.