Early Learning Assistant|New Futures|Seatac

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Title:Early Learning Assistant, New Futures

Supervisor:Norma Ortiz: Family and Community Advocate

Program hours: 10:00-1:00 Monday-Friday

Location: New Futures at Windsor Heights, 17229 32nd Ave. Seatac WA 98188

Early Learning: Our early learning program focuses on hands-on learning, early literacy and numeracy and collaborative play in order to achieve kindergarten readiness. Our little students range from ages two to five years old. We encourage parents to get involved, and we hold workshops on topics such as parenting, nutrition and safety.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Learning Program Assistant will support the New Futures Early Learning Coordinator in administering program activities by helping participants both individually or in a group setting. This volunteer will help set up, distribute as well as put away materials needed for lessons. The Early Learning Program Assistant will act as a role model for students and is expected to model appropriate behavior during program times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Program Coordinator with program activities
• Engage and build relationships with participants and their families
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator to develop activities when appropriate
• Assist with program set up, preparation of snack, group management, and break down
• Assist with clean up, dishes, and other program components
• Perform related work as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An open, caring, and non-discriminatory attitude
• Ability to care for young children
• Agree to undergo a background check completed by SWYFS
• Commitment to the position for at least three months, preferably the entire academic year

Knowledge of a language other than English beneficial, but not required.