Summer school hiring needs are based on student enrollment.
Starting Wage - TBD
Hour per Day -Varies
Dates - Session 1 - June 18-June 25 (Child Find)
Session 2- June 21-July 1 (Summer Evaluation, ESY, Recovery services)
Session 3- July 6-16 (Summer Evaluation, ESY, Recovery services)
Session 4- July 19-29 (Summer Evaluation, ESY, Recovery services)
Session 5- August 2-25th (Child find, Summer Evaluation)
Work Week - Mon - Fri
Hours - 7:30 am -3:30 pm
Location -in-person instruction
Summer School Training - TBD
Inclusive Services with Early Childhood Special Education for Summer School Services
(co-teaching classrooms)
CLASS SPECIFICATION
I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
A: Job Title: B: Classification Level:
Preschool Instructor PT5
C: Reports to: D: Working Titles:
Building Administrator Head Start Instructor
Summer School Coordinators ECEAP Instructor
II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under the general supervision of the summer school coordinators, provide children a learning environment with varied experiences that encourage age and stage appropriate development, while enhancing the parental role as the primary influence on child education and development during summer school early childhood services.
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Plan and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and
implement lesson plans in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards
and the Head Start Work Plan.
2. Interact positively with all children to support individual learning and meet emotional
needs. Provide a curriculum and multi-cultural environment that meets the needs of
each child, including those with disabilities.
3. Communicate regularly and respectfully with families while involving them in the
educational program. Encourage and support families working toward established
goals.
5. Attend teacher/parent meetings during the day or evening, as necessary.
6. Conduct and document written observations of individual children. Develop a learning
plan for each child for summer school in collaboration with the ECSE teacher/team.
8. Direct and train Head Start/ECEAP Teacher Assistants. Recruit and train volunteers
for the classroom.
9. Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffing and
other cross-component coordination efforts.
10. Maintain complete and confidential records on each child.
11. Maintain knowledge and skills by attending in-service training.
12. Assist with the planning, preparation, and serving of meals to children, as well as
share the meal period with the children.
13. Provide for the physical welfare of each child; may include diaper changing and
providing first aid.
14. Conduct regular classroom housekeeping duties. May include vacuuming, washing
dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education and Experience
1. An AA degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of successful
experience working in an early childhood classroom.
B. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of and competency in curriculum areas such as music, art, science, pre-
reading, story telling, and language development.
2. Knowledge of and competency in planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom
arrangement and management, physical safety of children, and health needs of
children.
3. Ability to effectively work with and communicate with students, parents, volunteers,
staff, and administration within a diverse cultural and socio-economic environment.
4. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
5. Access to personal vehicle.
6. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
7. Must be organized and dependable.
C. Certification and Licenses
1. Successful completion of fingerprint and background check.
2. Proof of physical examination and tuberculosis skin test. Positive test results must
be accompanied by a physician’s statement or chest x-ray.
3. First aid and CPR card.
4. Food and Beverage Handlers permit.
5. Current valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance.
V. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. BA degree in Early childhood Education OR BA degree in a related field with Early
Childhood Education endorsement.
2. Experience with low income families.
3. Ability to use all software packages included in Microsoft Office (including Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular elementary school building. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach, requiring ordinary physical effort; lift 20 pounds and push/pull 40 pounds; listen more closely than normal daily life; use fingers, hands, and limbs with ordinary skill and speed are all required. Exposure to dust, fumes, bleach and disinfectants, traffic, infectious diseases/sickness, bodily fluids, occasional extreme noise levels, and occasional high-risk interactions with emotionally disturbed or dangerous individuals.
FLSA: Non - Exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP
JOB CLASS: Para-educator WORK YEAR: Summer School
ECEAP – Summer School (inclusive Early Childhood classrooms)
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