ECEAP/SAFE HAVEN TEACHER’S AIDE/SUBSTITUTE

WHO WE ARE –

Since 1903, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome social, economic, and personal

barriers in order to accomplish their goals and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Today, areas of focus include supporting victims of intimate partner domestic violence, promoting early

childhood education, and fostering the economic advancement of women. In addition to providing free,

confidential, and trauma-informed programs and services to approximately 17,000 in and around Spokane,

YWCA is focused on confronting racial and social justice issues impacting our clients and our community.

Funded by the State of Washington, the ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) is a

comprehensive preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families.

The goal of the program is to help ensure all Washington children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. The

program includes: early learning preschool, family support and parent involvement, and child health coordination

and nutrition.

To learn more visit ywcaspokane.org/our-impact.

BENEFITS OF BEING A YWCA SPOKANE TEAM MEMBER -

Compensation for this role:

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Status: Hours per week vary (40 hours per week during ECEAP school year [40 weeks per year]; 28 hours

per week during non-ECEAP school year [12 weeks per year]), part-time, non-exempt

Locations: Downtown Spokane, Airway Heights, and Medical Lake
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Medical, dental and vision insurance  Employer Paid Life Insurance 

Paid Holidays  Employee Assistance Program 

Paid Time Off (accessible at time of hire)  Employer funded retirement plan & 401K options 

Ongoing training and development  50% off YMCA Membership 

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Account Options

• Benefit eligibility dependent upon employment status

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR –

Under the general direction of the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher, the Teacher Aide/Substitute demonstrates

competency to support and implement quality program activities. The Teacher Substitute assists and supports

the implementation of the educational curriculum that meets the ECEAP and Washington State Licensing

performance standards and the requirements of daily operations of a preschool classroom in ECEAP, CACFP and

Safe Haven. The Teacher Substitute participates as a team member when necessary, with class Direct Service

Team (DST), to provide continuity of care.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING –

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following: 

Actively participates in age-appropriate interactions and classroom activities such as free play,

mealtime, floor time, outdoor time and all other classroom activities; contribute to a positive

environment for children and adults. 

Provides emotional support and regulation skills that are trauma-informed, and follows conscious

discipline philosophies and practices while being engaging, responsive, attentive, consistent, nurturing,

supportive, and culturally sensitive to all children. 

Enhances, and promotes growth in children’s physical and intellectual competence by engaging in

physical, cognitive, language and creative skills. 

Supports and manages children from high-risk environments, has the ability to learn and implement

trauma-informed practices to best support the success of children. 

Understands and follows the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) performance

standards regarding; instructional practice, health and safety, classroom requirements and hours of

service. 

Supports daily and weekly health, safety and sanitation practices of the classroom; including but not

limited to daily loading and unloading of the dishwasher, cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs,

classroom surfaces, and toys, sweeping and mopping floors. 

Performs tasks for preparation, set-up, and clean-up of mealtime daily including; food preparation

based on CACFP approved menus, replenishing of food as need during mealtime, and monitoring on-

site food inventory week-to-week. 

Supports the essential component of the meal service delivery and preparation of CACFP, Nutritional

Support, this may include but not limited to preparation of meals, menus and food purchase for varying

locations. 

Assists with daily tooth brushing practices and sanitation practices for health and safety. 

Responsible for emergency backpack during the outdoor time or off-site outings and children’s access

to water during all hours of the class schedule. 

Assist DST to complete incident, accident, and mandated reports, and log records as needed. 

Monitors and maintains own MERIT online account credentials and certifications as required by DCYF

and Licensing WAC’s. 

Continuously seeks out professional development opportunities, so that training and education annual

continuing education hours are completed as required by ECEAP performance standards and Licensing

WAC’s. 

Maintains up-to-date on-site personnel files that meet the required certification of ECEAP and licensing

standards; CPR/First-Aid, food handlers, blood borne pathogens, and all other required certifications. 

Maintains confidentiality of program and client-related information at all times. 

Can travel to multiple locations based on the daily need of each classroom/site. 

Flexible and adaptable to multiple locations, classroom environments, and team atmospheres. 

Supports Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher as requested.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein

restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THIS POSTION –

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: 

High School Diploma, 12 credits in ECE and experience working with children ages 3-5 preferred. 

Knowledge of ECEAP, Head Start or prior experience working with low-income or high-risk populations

preferred. 

Knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices including child

development, developmentally appropriate practices, observations, and ongoing assessment,

individually planning, special services, referral, developing and maintaining a classroom environment

and routines and child management. 

Must maintain 15 hours of ongoing training annually; 10 hours must be STARS hours training. 

YWCA Spokane values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, communities of color,

LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, veterans, and survivors of domestic

violence to apply.

Other Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the:

Language Ability: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to read and interpret

documents such as the employee manual, safety rules, operation instructions and other documents as

necessary. An individual must also have the ability to write routine reports and general correspondences, and

must have the ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Ability: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to apply concepts

of basic mathematics and have a working knowledge of budget creation and maintenance.

Reasoning Ability: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to solve practical

problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited information and/or

standardization exists. An individual must also have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished

in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software

and Microsoft Office programs including basic spreadsheets and data entry programs.

Competencies: 

Demonstrates understanding and acceptance of mission, values, goals, and objectives of YWCA and its

programs. 

Works and interacts effectively with colleagues, administrators, clients and community partners;

contributing to and fostering a climate of mutual understanding and appreciation. 

Promotes the welfare and best interests of our clients and team members at all times. 

Able to work independently in an efficient and productive manner. 

Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all interactions. 

Demonstrates reliability and continuous improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such

as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The employee may occasionally be exposed to bodily fluid and must be able to follow required universal,

standards and transmission-based precautions.

The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and/or biohazards. Working with survivors

of intimate partner domestic violence may increase exposure to secondary trauma.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very

active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The

employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work will be performed in both inside and outside environments.

COVID-19: Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required for employment at YWCA Spokane. Religious or

disability exemptions/accommodations will be considered on a case by case basis.

HOW TO APPLY –

If you meet the qualifications of this position, please apply by submitting your RESUME and COVER LETTER to

ywca_eceap@ywcaspokane.org

YWCA Spokane is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.