Child Development Teaching Assistant - Child… at Providence · Seattle

Summary: Providence is a comprehensive health care organization serving communities across multiple states. They are seeking a Child Development Teaching Assistant responsible for supporting the care of children in the Intergenerational Learning Center, working closely with a Teacher to provide stimulating indoor and outdoor experiences and assisting with daily activities. 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 - 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, Child Development Associate (CDA), Early Childhood Education (ECE) college credits Benefits: Shift differentials, Standby/on-call, Overtime, Premiums, Extra shift incentives, Bonus opportunities, 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