Child Development Teaching Assistant - Child… at Pacific… · Seattle

Summary: Pacific Medical Centers is seeking a Child Development Teaching Assistant for their Intergenerational Learning Center. This role involves supporting the care of children, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a stimulating environment for learning and interaction between children and residents. Responsibilities: - Supporting the overall care of children in the Intergenerational Learning Center - Supporting age appropriate programs that provide interesting, stimulating and challenging indoor and outdoor experiences - Assisting with children's daily activities - Helping support our intergenerational program, nurturing interaction between residents and children - Maintaining the classroom - Preparing materials for the children - Performing certain clerical and record-keeping duties Required Qualifications: - STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by program manager within 30 days of hire - Registered in Washington STARS MERIT system for early childhood personnel upon hire - Apply for a Portable Background Check through the WA State DCYF MERIT system upon hire - 1 year of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework/Training: A CDA or 12 ECE related college credits as determined by the program manager - Associate's Degree - AA in ECE or Child Development or an AA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager Required Skills: STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate, Washington STARS MERIT system registration Benefits: Shift differentials, Standby/on-call, Overtime, Premiums, Extra shift incentives, Bonus opportunities, A retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), Life insurance, Disability insurance, Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), Voluntary benefits, Well-being resources