ELC Teacher Assistant

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Yakima
Nov 16, 2024
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 0.8, Shift: Days, Schedule: M-F, 11-6 or 1-6 Position Summary New Adventures Early Learning Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting in the general supervision, management of a class of children. The Teacher Assistant is responsible to assist in research, planning, change room environment and implement weekly emergent curriculum based off children's interest in each domain: Art, Reading, Writing, Cooking. Science, Math, Music/Movement. Teacher Assistant is responsible for maintaining all DCYF licensing and Early Achiever standards within the classroom. Will participate in child screenings, assessments, conferences 3x per year and portfolio for each child. This is an intermediate level Child Care position which works under the direction of the classroom Teacher. This position requires a clear understanding of the growth, development, and needs of children. Internal contacts are primarily within the work group. External contacts include parents and families of children. Requirements Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate or equivalent Must have these certifications within 90-days of hire: First Aid, CPR, and Food Handling certification Meets WA State requirements to work in a licensed child care facility Consideration may be given to internal candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications Internal candidates not meeting minimum qualifications will have 1 year to meet standard Direct experience working with children Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023 Technology: "Most Wired"health caresystem 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.13 - $27.53 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.