Job DetailsJob LocationYakima - Carroll Children Center - Yakima, WAPosition TypeFull Time Salary Range$16.00 - $16.75 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneDescriptionWage:$16.00 - $16.75/hr.Scheduled Work Hours:Mon - Fri,Benefits* Medical/Dental* FSA* 403(b) Retirement* Additional Voluntary Benefits* Paid Holidays* Vacation/Sick Leave* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Longevity awardsPosition Summary:To support Catholic Charities in realizing a common mission by providing and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom experience for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).Responsibilities:Create and maintain a safe and healthy environmentMaintain inventory and upkeep of both center, classroom supplies and materialsReport needed repairs and maintenance to appropriate personnelProvide a safe, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environmentApply health standards and care for the children and classroomSupport the ECEAP Lead Teacher with meeting Performance Standards and implementation of curriculum and programmatic systemsEstablish a learning environment to build and enhance each childs self-esteem and positive self-conceptProvide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of each childImplement positive guidance practices that teach and meet the individual temperaments of each childMake appropriate referrals when necessaryMaintain confidentiality of records and informationOrganize and facilitate age appropriate classroom routinesAssists in planning and implementing curriculum that encourages the advancement of childrens physical, intellectual, and social-emotional competence.Provide family support to parents of the childrenPlan, promote and implement family developmentMaintain open, friendly and cooperative verbal and written communication with each childs familyEncourage parents to volunteer in various parts of the programConduct family home visits as prescribed by program work planWork with ECEAP Lead Teacher and Family Advocates to plan and implement parent center meetingsFoster positive discipline and communication in the classroomGuide and sustain positive interactions between children and adultsMaintain an atmosphere that encourages open communication with children and adultsProvide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire and provide use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelingsCreate and maintain a professional team environmentSubmit attendance records and required paperwork in a timely mannerAppropriately supervise and delegate duties to classroom staff, initiate training and encouraging teamwork among adults in the room and centerMaintain confidentiality of program, staff and client informationAccept responsibility for the quality of job performance and make changes as neededContinue professional developmentParticipate in required training and share information with other staff as requestedParticipate in scheduled supervision, required meetings and retreatsPrepare and provide timely and accurate written reports, memoranda, and other statistical or narrative information as required or requestedParticipate in Center activities and other duties as requestedJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not