Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist
Company: SELF - SUPPORT FOR EARLY LEARNING & FAMILY
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Title: ECE Specialist Employment Status: Full Time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Reports to: Operations Center Director Supervises: n/a
Offering New Employee Bonus! $300 after successful completion of 60
days of employment. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance PTO
Paid Holidays Discounted child care 401k with 2.5% match Employee
Assistance Program $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Voluntary STD, LTD,
and additional life insurance Quarterly passes to Columbia
Sportwear and Adidas employee store Ongoing professional
development Who we are: We're a nonprofit organization founded in
response to the question, "How can we work to improve opportunities
for our community's children?". This question is at the heart of
the work that we do. We believe that the answer to this question is
through building environments where children can learn and develop
themselves through play. By playing, our children learn about the
world and how they relate to it, giving them the foundation needed
to thrive. How do we do this? We work in partnership with the
Educational Service District (ESD) 112 to staff and facilitate
numerous childcare centers in the southwest Washington area. Our
programs are designed to support children at ages ranging from
birth, to preschool, to school age. We have program types to
support children of all backgrounds and needs. You may be wondering
what joining our team really means for you. Aside from getting to
play with children all day, you go home at the end of the day
knowing that your work is directly impacting the lives of those
children by readying them for school and enriching their lives.
You'll be part of a team that values connection, accountability,
and innovation. We pride ourselves on fostering a community that
helps our mission by helping each other. If you are passionate
about uplifting young minds and wish to make an impact that expands
outside of the classroom, we would love to have you join our team!
General Description of Position: Under the supervision of the
Operations Center Director and in collaboration with the Center
Director, the ECE Specialist will support ECEAP preschool children
who have complex needs across our centers. This may include serving
in the classroom supporting children and providing coaching and
training to classroom staff. In addition, the ECE Specialist will
work with center staff to ensure quality, comprehensive child
development services and selected health services to preschool
children and their families, and encourage parental involvement in
educational planning, goal setting, and center activities.
Qualifications and Skills: Knowledge of and experience with
teaching preschoolers, including those who have been impacted by
trauma and/or who have delays and disabilities Knowledge of
recognizing trauma and approaches to building resiliency with
children and adults Knowledge of and experience with supporting
adult learners, including teaching staff and families Knowledge of
and experience with job embedded professional development,
including modeling, coaching, facilitating reflective conversations
18 years of age or older (Department of Children, Youth and
Families minimum licensing requirement). High school diploma or GED
Must meet one of the following: AA or higher, 30 credits must be
ECE Valid WA State Teaching certificate in ECE Willing to obtain
education requirements within 5 years of hire. Ability to work
within a team and work effectively with other people. Ability to
follow directions and follow through efficiently on assigned tasks.
Must demonstrate the following qualities: self-motivated,
self-directed, able to make good judgements, creative, reliable,
and dependable. Sincere interest in working with children and
families. Must present a professional and positive demeanor in
behavior and dress. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation
for diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds of families served.
Essential Functions: Collaborate with team members to strengthen
social-emotional development in young children, by providing
short-term classroom support when children are in crisis Provide a
variety of job-embedded professional learning experiences for staff
including modeling effective classroom management techniques,
coaching, mentoring, training and reflective practice with a focus
on responding to trauma through a strengths-based approach Support
staff in implementing social-emotional curriculum and standards to
fidelity Work as part of a team to actively participate in the
on-going and continuous quality improvement process by reflecting
on current practices, identifying opportunities for growth,
supporting staff in implementing goals, assessing impacts and
re-evaluating next steps. Work collaboratively with other program
leaders, including the Center Director, agency and program mental
health professionals, to meet the needs of the individual child
with concern for age, interest, abilities, special talents,
cultural backgrounds and individual styles. Implement a
Multi-Tiered System of Support to strengthen social emotional
development and self-regulation. Facilitate classroom observations
and provide feedback describing strengths as well as considerations
for next steps. Work as part of a team to develop and implement
individualized support for young children who have been impacted by
trauma or who have delays and disabilities Physical/Strength
Requirements: Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
Requires the ability to move or traverse about inside the office to
access file cabinets, office machinery, center activities, etc.
Moderate or frequent exposure to loud noises, outside weather
elements, and temperature changes. Lifting requirements include the
ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds
of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
including the human body. Job involves sitting, standing, walking,
lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping,
crouching, pushing, and/or pulling. Position involves physical
mobility with or without reasonable accommodation to perform
essential functions of the job. Employment Requirements: Successful
completion of a portable background check (PBC) and clearance
through the Department of Children Youth and Families prior to
starting employment, paid by SELF. Valid certification in
Child/Adult CPR, first-aid, HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens training and
current food handler's card, paid by employee. Valid negative TB
test completed within the previous twelve months along with an
initial health exam completed by medical provider showing you are
free from communicable diseases. Provide documentation showing
immunity to the MMR. Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or have
an approved medical/religious exception on file. Participation in
the State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required;
Child Care Basics training required prior to employment. SELF is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: SELF - SUPPORT FOR EARLY LEARNING & FAMILY, Vancouver , Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist, Education / Teaching , Vancouver, Washington
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