Head Start - Teaching Assistant (ECPS1).

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for working with children from a variety of backgrounds? Do you have experience working in an Early Learning setting? If you would like to expand your career making a difference in the lives of young children and their families, we encourage you to learn more about the Head Start Early Childhood Program Specialist (ECPS) positions. We have multiple benefits-eligible openings at sites across Skagit and Island Counties for Teaching Assistant positions. We invite you to join a wonderful team of dedicated professionals, committed to preparing diverse children from low-income and eligible families for success in school and in life.

Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families by providing comprehensive services in early learning, health, and family well-being. Head Start teachers and staff look at the child holistically, individualizing for the needs of each child. These positions provide assistance with high quality early learning services while engaging in innovative practices and approaches that center on the children that Head Start serves.

The Opportunity :   Under the direction of the lead teacher, this position provides a variety of support to the daily routines and activities of a compliant and developmentally appropriate early childhood center. This position will be assigned to a primary center location within the specified area, and may be moved on a temporary basis, or reassigned to a primary location within that same specified area if required to support program operations and effective centers.

Travel to other locations will be required for some pre-scheduled meetings and trainings.

This is a classified, benefits eligible position. There are six (6) vacancies for this position level, five (5) of which are scheduled to work 10.5 months, and one (1) working 12 months.

Applications submitted may be considered for future vacancies that occur.

The Location :   Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People’s, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission :   Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision :   The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to :

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Guiding Principles :   Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration,

and Compassion.

About SVC : Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC’s Vision statement; “Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.”SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply. Skagit Valley College offers :

Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Classroom and Center Support

Support health, and child nutrition activities :

Professional Development and Program Support

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

OR

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure

Salary and Benefits :

Conditions of Employment :   Application Procedure :

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Application Deadline : This position is open until filled, and applications submitted may be considered for future vacancies that occur.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Benefits

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