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Puyallup Playcare Center
Puyallup Child Care Center seeks an assistant teacher for their before and after school program working
with grades 2 - 6. Hours will be from 7 – 11 a.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. on Monday and from 7-9 a.m. and 3 – 6
p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Additional hours are required on early release days and non-school
days. The schedule will be given in advance. The position will be considered full time during school
breaks and holidays. The anticipated starting date will be Monday, April 6, 2015, sooner if
possible. Additional substitute hours may be available if desired.
The successful candidate will have experience working with school-age children and be at least 23 years
of age with a good driving record to enable driving on van runs and field trips. Starting salary will range
from $10.00 to $11.75 per hour based on education and experience in the field. Employment requires
successful completion of a background check and fingerprints with the Department of Early
Learning. The position is contingent on passing this requirement. Also required are a current, less than
6 months old negative TB test. Costs associated with these requirements will be paid by the Center.
The assistant teacher will work with the lead teacher to plan and implement developmentally
appropriate activities and field trips based on the children’s needs and interests. Paid planning time is
given.
Benefits include the equivalent of one day sick leave per month and vacation accrued at the rate of one
week for each of the first two years; two weeks for years three and four; and three weeks for year five
and beyond. Medical insurance is not offered as a benefit for this position. Educational opportunities
in the field are available through the center at no cost to the employee and we will encourage the
successful applicant to continue their education in the field.
Please submit your resume via this website. Persons of interest will be contacted to complete an
employment application and to schedule an interview.
Puyallup Playcare Center – 253 848-4232 – nancy@puyallupplaycarecenter.org
Warner Street Day Care and Preschool
Volunteer/Early Childhood Practicum
Student Position
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience working with toddlers in a
child care center?
This is a part-time, morning position (8:30-11:30 am, M-F) working as the primary teacher in the
toddler classroom (ages 1-2.5 years) for a small child care center in Tacoma (near the Tacoma
Mall). This is a volunteer position- however there is the potential for it to become a paid
position in the future.
Responsibilities:
 Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and learning
experiences for ages 1-2.5 years (Under guidance of the director)
 Work with the director and early achievers coach to use strategies from the
Toddler CLASS tool (positive interactions)
 Work with the director and early achievers coach to use strategies from the
Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (room arrangement, appropriate
materials and language development)
 Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
 6 months experience working with children ages 1-2.5 years old
 Desire to gain training and experience working with young children
 Punctual, reliable, good communication skills
 Able to provide 3 professional references (at least one previous employer)
Preferred Qualifications:
 College coursework/training in early childhood
If you are interested in this position please call Gladys at Warner Street Daycare
and Preschool: (253) 232-0595 during business hours.
All Blessed Children Early Learning Center
Job Descriptions
Assistant Teacher (Aid) : The Assistant Teacher works under general supervision of the Lead
Teacher and the Director. This position assists in direct daily educational activities of children.
This position may also provide child development information to parents as necessary, and
performing clerical duties as needed.
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Must have reached legal age of 18
Must have High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
Must hold and maintain all required trainings, background clearance, and certifications as
directed by Washington State Department of Early Learning and any accreditation
agency
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
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Reports to the Lead Teacher and Director
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
Directs children in educational activities, supervising and monitoring children during
meal/snack time, nap time, free time, field trips, and transition between activities under
the direction of the Lead Teacher and/or Director
Preparing and setting up activities.
Implementing portions of the daily program as directed by Lead Teacher and Director
Assisting in keeping the classroom, storage areas, and bathrooms clean, neat and orderly
and sanitized.
Attending field trips.
Attend team meetings (for planning, gathering supplies, sanitizing toys, classroom
cleaning, etc.) when required
Attend monthly staff meetings
Administers prescribed medication and first aid; handles medical emergencies as they
arise
May supervise other staff such as teacher aids, cooks, or clerical staff as assigned
Be familiar with state regulations and the policies of ABCELC.
The centers days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM.
Lead Teacher: The Lead Teacher works under general direction and has responsibility for
regularly assigning, instructing, and checking work of other, or has responsibility for the daily
operations of an early childhood program. Responsibilities include regularly planning,
presenting, and evaluating educational and recreational activities of children in the program
and providing information to parents on child care techniques
Qualifications
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Must have reached legal age of 18
Must have High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
Must hold and maintain all required trainings, background clearance, and certifications as
directed by Washington State Department of Early Learning and any accreditation
agency
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Position typically requires 45 college quarter hours in early childhood development,
education, and special education, and four years of supervisory and/or administrative
experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in the program;
equivalent education/experience
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Reports to Lead Teacher
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times
Assist Lead teacher with information to be submitted to Director monthly for proper
distribution purposes. Information due in to Director by the 20th of each month
Assist Lead Teacher with planning curriculum for the children in the classroom that is
developmentally appropriate and helps children develop physically, cognitively,
emotionally, socially and spiritually
Implement the daily program
Assist with arranging for and attending field trips
Decorate the room including bulletin boards according to classroom themes, events, etc
Attend weekly classroom team meetings (for planning, gathering supplies, sanitizing
toys, classroom cleaning, etc.)
Attend monthly staff meetings
Attend 20 hours of in-service training per school year as agreed upon with Director
Be familiar with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of ABCELC
The centers days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM.
Director: This is the supervisory position managing an early childhood program including
responsibilities for planning, organizing, executing, controlling, and evaluating activities , subfunctions, functions including monitoring budget (including monthly profit and loss statement,
implementing policies, and procedures, and staff supervision. This position manages the early
childhood program in conformance with all regulations and WA Daycare Licensing Regulations
and accreditation standards. The director reports directly to the Executive Director.
Qualifications
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Must have reached legal age of 18
Must have High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
Must hold and maintain all required trainings, background clearance, and certifications as
directed by WA State Department of Early Learning and any accreditation agency
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Positions typically require certification by the Department of Social and Health Services
(DSHS) as provided in Title 388 WAC and applicable law(s). Individual positions may
have specific skill and competency or minimum requirements.
Positions typically require forty-five college quarter hours in early childhood
development, education, special education, and four years of supervisory and/or
administrative experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in
the program; or equivalent education/experience.
**The State of Washington Department of Early Learning states:
The Director is responsible for the overall management of the center’s facility operations and
ensures that the center follows the minimum licensing requirements.
1. The Director must:
a) Be at least 21 years of age or older
b) Have knowledge of child development as evidenced by professional reference,
education, experience, and on-the-job performance
c) Have written proof of education, such as an AA degree or higher, in ECE education.
The minimum educational requirement is a current certificate (CDA), or
2. The following minimum number of college quarter credits* or combination of college
quarter credits and department-approved clock hours (10 clock hours equals one college
credit) in early childhood education or child development (see chart below).
If your center it licensed for this
number of children:
Then the director must have
completed at least this number of
college quarter credits in early
childhood education:
Of the total credits required
the minimum number must be college
quarter credit is:
12 or Less
13 thru 24
25 or more
10
25
45
7
17
30
And of the total credits required
the maximum number that can be
10 (replacing 3
college quarter
80 (replacing 8
college quarter
150 (replacing
15 college
department-approved clock hours
is:
hours)
hours)
quarter hours)
*NOTE: One college semester credit equals one and one half (1.5) college quarter credits)
3. Have at least two years’ experience working with children the same age level as the
center serves
4. Must not let the provision of child care interfere with management or supervisory
responsibilities
5. Be on the premises for the majority of the hours that care is provided and designate a
person to be in charge that meets the qualifications of a lead teacher when not present
6. Must meet the STARS requirement and be listed in the State Training and Registry
System (STARS)
Responsibilities
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Reports to Executive Director
Be familiar with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of ABCELC
Supervises staff including participating in the interview process and recommending
selection of applicants, training new employees, assigning and scheduling work, acting
upon leaving requests, conducting annual performance evaluations, processes and
maintains employment records on all staff members including licensing requirements and
trainings, recommending disciplinary actions
Develops and implements program operating policies and activities; develops cost
estimates for future program needs; formulates annual program budget;
Prepares and maintains administrative and business reports and records of the early
childhood program; prepares billing reports on program usage, submits budget
information to the board of directors at the monthly meeting;
Ensures that program staff conform to federal, state, and local rules regulations, licensing,
and accreditation (when applicable) requirements;
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Oversees recruiting and scheduling of children for the early childhood program following
the guidelines set forth by the board of directors;
Processes and maintains records on children enrolled in the program to include their
development, attendance, immunization, and general health; assists with quarterly
program registration; maintains appropriate files and waiting lists;
Confers with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of enrolled children;
maintains public relations with parents, prospective clients, and colleagues;
Directs the organization of and follow-up of special activities such as swimming
programs, long distance field trips, and films;
Maintains public relations with parents, prospective clients and colleagues;
May develop grant or contract proposals; may conduct fund raising activities and
marketing campaigns with the approval of the board of directors
May oversee accreditation processes or other program improvement activities
Work with and conducting business with other early childhood programs including third
party payers, (i.e. Department of Social and Health Services, USDA Child and Adult
Care Food Program, non-custodial parents)
Knowledge and understanding of Washington State Child Care Licensing Regulations is
required
Please contact the owner Tayisha at (253)275-8526
The centers days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM.