Pre-school Classroom Support-Temporary at Pierce County, WA

About the Department

Position Duties

Why it's a Great Opportunity: 

As a someone with some experience in child care or studying education, you will get hands on experience working in the pre-school classroom.   You will be that extra set of hands for the pre-school teacher as they guide and lead activities for children. This could be corralling children, helping with lineup or putting toys away.   You'll observe how teachers work with children when big behaviors or challenges come up.

Why it's a Great Department/Division:
Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.
 
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You will support the successful growth and development of children and their families participating in the ECEAP. The program provides comprehensive services designed to support healthy families, empowered individuals, and thriving communities through high-quality early learning and family-centered opportunities. By joining the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) team, you will have the opportunity to positively impact young children’s growth and development and provide support and encouragement to families of young children. This is located in Buckley. 
 
How to be Successful in the Role:  
Bring your energy and desire to make a difference.  You'll need the ability to work as a contributing support member of a teaching team, providing  excellent customer service and communicating effectively with families, children, and community partners. We need you to be reliable, prepared, and willing to multi-task, ask questions plus take direction and feedback.
 
Your Future in the Role:  
An Extra-Hire/Classroom Support in the ECEAP preschool program fits into the mission of the Human Services Department and the Community Action Division by supporting high quality Early Learning services to diverse families. You will learn and grow through observation and hands on experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Recruiting Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of successful, relevant work experience in a preschool or childcare setting. 

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

• A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR card must be obtained within 90 days of hire. 
• Food Handler's permit must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• TB skin test or for those individuals with a positive skin test a statement from a doctor or chest x-ray must be furnished upon hire.
• Proof of MMR or immunity.
• A criminal history check including fingerprints is required prior to hire.
• Successfully complete a Portable Background Check through the Department of Early Learning within 30 days of hire and kept current to have necessary unsupervised access to children.

Other Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. 

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

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