Childcare Assistant
Early childhood education center

Help the children of refugees and immigrants feel comfortable in a pre-school situation. Encourage children and parents to participate in planned activities. Supervise children at play indoors and outdoors. Help lead planned activities and lessons.

Qualifications:

• Desire to work with and help children and parents from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Some experience working with children
• Ability to work at least one morning, afternoon, or evening per week in the following time-spots:
  • Mornings: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to noon
  • Afternoons: Monday to Thursday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
  • Evenings: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Willingness to make a six-month commitment to the program
• Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check

Responsibilities:

• Attend quarterly volunteer orientations and in-service training
• Work with volunteer coordinator, pre-school coordinator, staff and other volunteers
• Record the number of hours spent helping each quarter