| SALARY:
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$2,228.00 - $2,500.00=20
Monthly
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| OPENING DATE: 01/10/18 |
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| CLOSING DATE: Continuous |
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: =
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Plan and guide educational activities of children =
in the=20
early learning center at Lake Washington Institute of=20
Technology. Under the direction of the early childhood =
specialist III & II, perform classroom work such =
as=20
implementing planned activities, preparing materials,=20
environmental set up inside and outside, light =
housekeeping=20
duties, and maintain a safe and healthy environment. =
Supervise=20
children's activities in doors and outside; use =
standard=20
educational equipment incidental to assigned =
procedures, and=20
perform general office procedures. Maintain an =
environment=20
that meets both the college's early childhood =
education=20
program standards and Washington state licensing=20
requirements.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: |
- Supervise children in educational activities as =
well as=20
during lunch, nap time, free time, field trips, =
transitions=20
between activities and playground periods=09
- Implement and evaluate planned activities for =
children=20
under the direction of the program supervisor or =
early=20
childhood specialist III & II=09
- Assist specialists with classroom management, =
room=20
arrangement, rotation of materials=09
- Maintain a classroom atmosphere that promotes =
pro-social=20
behaviors; guide children using guidance techniques =
that=20
promote a positive self esteem=09
- Know and follow Department of Early Learning =
child care=20
licensing requirements; meet and maintain DEL and =
MERIT=20
requirements=09
- Work as a positive team member=09
- Perform related duties as required=09
- Regular and satisfactory attendance and=20
punctuality
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
- HS diploma or equivalent required=09
- Early Childhood Education in process; 20+ =
credits=20
preferred=09
- Minimum one year of experience with young =
children and=20
families preferred=09
- Must be registered and have an updated record in =
MERIT,=20
the Department of Early Learning database=09
- Completed portable background check=09
- Valid First Aid/CPR card for infants and young =
children,=20
current food handlers' permit, and AIDS/HIV/Blood =
borne=20
pathogens training prior to employment required=09
- Proof of negative TB Test=09
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs.; able to =
participate=20
with children in indoor and outdoor physical =
activities 6-8=20
hours per day=09
- Able to respond quickly to emergency situations=09
- Knowledge of developmental issues related to =
children=20
ages 1 to 6 years=09
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and =
problem=20
solving skills=09
- Due to the diversity o the college population, =
we=20
encourage applicants who are =
multilingual
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: |
Compensation
Per current =
bargained agreement, Early Childhood Specialists are =
scheduled=20
to work while class is in session. As a result, =
actual=20
salary may fluctuate depending on number of days =
worked).=20
This position works 40 hours per week. =
Working hours=20
may vary, but are typically between the hours of 9 am =
to 6 pm=20
Monday through Friday; schedule to be determined by =
the=20
supervisor. State Retirement Plan; sick leave begins =
to accrue=20
at the rate of 1 prorated day per month, upon =
employment. This=20
is a union covered position, which requires the =
payment of=20
membership dues/representation =
fees
Required=20
Online Application Materials:
Online=20
application
Current resume Cover =
letter
Responses to the=20
supplemental questions included in the online =
application=20
process
Conditions of=20
Employment:
Official =
transcripts/certifications=20
will be required upon employment
Job offers are =
contingent=20
upon successful completion of background/reference=20
checks
Physical/Mental =
Requirements:=20
The physical demands described here are representative =
of=20
those that must be met by an employee to successfully =
perform=20
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable=20
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with=20
disabilities to perform the essential =
functions.
Mobility:=20
ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods of=20
time
Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to =
operate a=20
computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and =
take=20
notes and/or prepare materials or =
equipment
Lifting:=20
frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move =
objects=20
up to 10 pounds Hearing/Talking: ability to hear =
normal=20
speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in=20
person
Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to =
make=20
decisions and concentrate, frequent contact with =
co-workers,=20
as well as the public
Visual Requirements: close =
vision=20
sufficient to read files, documents, and computer =
screens and=20
do close-up work; ability to adjust focus=20
frequently
Environmental/Work=20
Conditions:
If you are hired, you =
will need=20
proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. =
citizenship or=20
legal authorization to work
Affirmative =
Action=20
Statement:
Lake Washington Institute of =
Technology=20
is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority =
groups=20
are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington =
Institute of=20
Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, =
color,=20
national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, =
sexual=20
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, =
creed,=20
disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era =
veteran=20
status in is programs and activities. Questions =
regarding the=20
College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to =
the=20
Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, =
Affirmative=20
Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425)=20
739-8212.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED =
NOTICES
You must =
submit an=20
online application, including resume and cover letter, =
at http://www.lwtech.edu/. We=20
do not accept hardcopy, faxed, or emailed =
application=20
materials.
All application =
materials=20
become the property of Lake Washington Institute of=20
Technology.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
11605 =
132nd Ave=20
NE
Kirkland, WA 98034 425-739-8212=20
hr@lwtech.edu
Accommodation: Persons =
with=20
disabilities who need special accommodations for the=20
application process should contact the Executive =
Director of=20
Human Resources (425) 739-8212 or (425) 739-8122=20
TDD.
Interview Process: Applicants whose=20
backgrounds best match the position's essential =
functions and=20
qualifications are generally contacted for interview =
by phone=20
or email 2 to 4 weeks after the position=20
closes.
Equal Opportunity: Lake =
Washington=20
Institute of Technology is an affirmative action/equal =
opportunity employer committed to providing equal =
opportunity=20
and nondiscrimination to employment applicants and =
employees=20
without regard to race or ethnicity, creed, color, =
national=20
origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age,=20
religion, genetic information, the presence of any =
sensory,=20
mental, or physical disability, or whether a disabled =
veteran=20
or Vietnam era veteran. Questions can be directed to =
the=20
Executive Director of Human Resources/Title IX =
Coordinator at=20
(425) 739-8212.
Immigration Reform and =
Control=20
Act requirement: All new employees are required by law =
to=20
submit documentation proving eligibility to work in =
the United=20
State by completing an Employment Eligibility Form =
(I-9)=20
within three days of employment.
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| Early Childhood Specialist I Supplemental=20
Questionnaire |
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1. |
What is your highest level of education? |
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![3D"Checkbox"](3D"https://agency.governmentjobs.com/images/checkBoxPic.gif"=20) High=20
school diploma
High
Associate's=20
degree
Bachelor's=20
degree
Master's=20
degree
Earned=20
doctorate
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| * |
2. |
Do you have a completed portable background =
check? |
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Yes=20
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No
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3. |
Do you have proof of a negative TB Test? |
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Yes=20
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No
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4. |
Lake Washington values diversity and welcomes students =
from all=20
backgrounds and levels of educational attainment. In 500 =
words or=20
less, please describe how you would help LWTech enhance its=20
commitment to diversity. |
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5. |
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this=20
position, with or without accommodation? |
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Yes=20
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No
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6. |
Acknowledgement of required application materials.
An =
LWTech=20
application packet must contain a complete application =
(including=20
education & employment history), resume, and cover =
letter.=20
Please ensure your application is complete and that you =
attach your=20
resume and letter before moving forward with this =
submission. |
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I=20
acknowledge that if my application packet - including a =
complete=20
application, resume, and cover letter - is incomplete, =
LWTech will=20
not consider me for this position.
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| * Required=20
Question | |
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