Position Summary
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide instructional assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
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BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay- 401K (Employer Matching contribution)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Sick Leave
- Vaction

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:·
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.·
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.·
- Experience implementing The Creative Curriculum & Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) Assesment Tools.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.·
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.·
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.·
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.·
- Supervise Instructional assistants, aides and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.·
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years old; a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred, or related field study, with a minimum of 20 credits in ECE (Short Certificate).
- Have at least 2 years of experience working in a early learning environment in a lead teacher role. - Have a MERIT account including a STARS ID number.
- Preferred knowledge and or experience using Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG)
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification and Bloodborne Pathogens certification..
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening including TB Test.
- Provide proof of Vaccination.
- Food Handlers Permit.
- Safe Sleep training (https://dcyftraining.com).
- Engage in Professional Development to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
- A strong understanding of child development

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Whileperforming the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required totalk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger,handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently requiredto stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include closevision,color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability toadjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate tohigh.  
Note
This job descriptionin no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed bythe employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required tofollow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements andare subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals withdisabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess theskills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Somerequirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significantrisk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listedin this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise,other than an “at will” relationship

Position Summary
The Instructional Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Instructional Assistant observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Instructional Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

BENEFITS:
- Competitive Pay- 401K (Employer Matching contribution)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Sick Leave
- Vaction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assists in developing and implementing lesson plans, and activities that are appropriate to the age group involved    
- Always maintains interaction with children during small and whole group interactive learning.
- Assists parents during arrival and departure time.
- Always maintains a safe and clean atmosphere for the children, always following all safety procedures
- Supervises children in classroom and on the playground
- Follow daycare’s schedule for children’s set meal and snack periods
- Assists parents in following daycare procedures and policies (i.e. labeling child’s belongings follow through with daycare schedule
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
- Implements philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection of children’s behavior.
- Informs parents of any information relating to their children, behavior, and development as needed in oral and written form
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

- Be at least 18 years old; have a High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Have a ECE Initial Certificate (12 credits) or Short Certificate (20 credits). AA in ECE preferred.
- Have at least 1 year experience working in an early learning environment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate using proper English grammar
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening including TB Test.
- Have a MERIT account including a STARS ID number.
- Child Care Basics Initial Training (via MERIT)
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification and Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening including TB Test.
- Provide proof of Vaccination
- Food Handlers Permit.
- Safe Sleep (https://dcyftraining.com).
- Engage in Professional Development to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Good oral and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with wide range of individuals, including, staff and parents
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Position Summary
The Aide provides classroom support to an instructional assistant, lead teacher, Director of Operations (Director),Executive Director by helping to create an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making with children. Assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.  

BENEFITS: (For Full-tme employees)
- Competitive Pay- 401K (Employer Matching contribution)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Sick Leave
- Vaction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in implementing lesson plans, and activities that are appropriate to the age group involved.
- Maintains interaction with children at all times during small and whole group interactive learning.
- Assists parents during arrival and departure time
- Maintains a safe and clean atmosphere for the children at all times, following all safety procedures at all times
- Supervises children in classroom and on the playground
- Follow daycare’s schedule for children’s set meal and snack periods
- Assists parents in following daycare procedures and policies (i.e. labeling child’s     belongings follow through with daycare schedule
- Implements philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection of children’s behavior.
- Informs parents of any information relating to their children, behavior, and development as needed in oral and written form
- Maintains personal professional development plan to ensure continuous improvement - Performs all other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
‍- Be at least 16 years old. Must have a High School Diploma, or currently enrolled, or GED - Have a MERIT account including a STARS ID number
- Child Care Basics Initial Training (via MERIT)
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening including TB Test
- Provide proof of Vaccination
- Have a Food Handlers Worker Permit
- Safe Sleep (https://dcyftraining.com)
- Engage in Professional Development to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
- Ability to read, write, and communicate using proper English grammar
- Good oral and written communication  
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with wide range of individuals, including, staff and parents
- Flexibility     is required to wok with others in a variety of circumstances 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
‍The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will "relationship.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employeeis regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required touse hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employeeis regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull itemsweighing 50 pounds or less. Employee is regularly exposed to kitchen equipment(e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, andchef's knives).  

Note
This job descriptionin no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed bythe employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required tofollow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements andare subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals withdisabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess theskills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Somerequirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significantrisk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listedin this document are the minimum

Position Summary
The Food Service Coordinator supervises food preparation and serves meals and snacks to center children and staff. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, inventory and safety of kitchen Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees at MARS Early Learning Academy must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or be approved for a medical or religious exemption prior to being allowed to work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The Food Service Coordinator supervises food preparation and serves meals and snacks to center children and staff. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, inventory and safety of kitchen Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees at MARS Early Learning Academy must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or be approved for a medical or religious exemption prior to being allowed to work.
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‍BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay- 401K (Employer Matching contribution)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Vacation
- Sick Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
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Plan menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines and food restrictions

Prepare, cook and deliver meals

Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques according to state licensing requirements

Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items

Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance

Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving

Attend all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Trainings and Workshops

Attendance and Meal Count recording keeping

Experience and or knowledge of Income-Eligibility forms

Experience and or knowledge of submitting Monthly Reimbursement Claims

Experience with Meal Patterns and Meal Planning

Keeping Menu Records

Ability to provide training to key staff on CACFP duties and responsibilities annually

Order food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen

Follow center policies, state and CACFP regulations

Planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved

Maintaining daily production/meal count records

Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation

Completing food temperature checks before service

Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
A high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Must be 18 years of age1 – 2 years of prior experience in related food service positions required

Must clear full background check and must pass health screening including TB Test

Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures and basic computer skills

Have a Washington State Food Handler Permit.

Provide proof of Vaccination

Infant/child CPR and First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens certification

Basic math skills for measuring and portioning

Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervision direction, including appropriate judgment

Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less

Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employee is regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives). Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time and move as the position requires

Note
‍This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Position Summary
An Administrative Assistant is responsible for managing the schedules and communications of key company executives. Their duties include prioritizing emails and phone calls, gathering documents to prepare for meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
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Administrative Assistants have more than administrative duties. They also filter and prioritize client visits and or phone calls and communicate on behalf of the executives they support. This position will serve both MARS organizations, MARS ELA and Rainier Beach Community Resource Center (RBCRB)


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing emails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf.

Assist with the daily operations of the Child Care, Preschool, and parent and staff communication

Assist in the planning for all Child Care programs including advertising, community involvement, parent education, fundraising, and family events

Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records using the Procare Childcare Management System
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Performing Tuition Collection and Payment, student attendance, parent communication using Procare

Assist in coordinating Department of Human Services licensing rules and regulations with Child Care staff

Organizing Meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, taking notes, and organizing catering when necessary

Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner, sorting, and distributing mail, maintaining files

Welcoming visitors and identifying the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate department

Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters

Attending Professional Development Trainings

Maintaining Newsletter, Website, and all Social Media Platforms Completing banking transactions and carrying out basic bookkeeping

Keeping inventory of office supplies and ordering supplies and materials

Participates in interviewing, job applicants and conducts orientation of new employees as needed

Locates and compiles information; formats reports, graphs, tables, records and other sources of information

Assists with special events planning

Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software

Uses various software applications such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports

Exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results impacting staff, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area  



Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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‍BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay- 401K (Employer Matching contribution)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Vacation
- Sick Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
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-Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing emails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf.
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-Assist with the daily operations of the Child Care, Preschool, and parent and staff communication
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-Assist in the planning for all Child Care programs including advertising, community involvement, parent education, fundraising, and family events
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-Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records using the Procare Childcare Management System
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-Performing Tuition Collection and Payment, student attendance, parent communication using Procare
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-Assist in coordinating Department of Human Services licensing rules and regulations with Child Care staff
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-Organizing Meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, taking notes, and organizing catering when necessary
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-Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner, sorting, and distributing mail, maintaining files
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-Welcoming visitors and identifying the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate department
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-Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
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-Attending Professional Development Trainings
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-Maintaining Newsletter, Website, and all Social Media Platforms
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-Completing banking transactions and carrying out basic bookkeeping
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-Keeping inventory of office supplies and ordering supplies and materials
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-Participates in interviewing, job applicants and conducts orientation of new employees as needed
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-Locates and compiles information; formats reports, graphs, tables, records and other sources of information
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-Assists with special events planning
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-Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software
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-Uses various software applications such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
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-Exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results impacting staff, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High School Diploma or GED (Two years college or equivalent work experience preferred)
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Two years of related experience or relevant coursework
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Associate degree preferred
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Knowledge of basic administrative procedures; office practices; correspondence preparation
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Have a MERIT account including a STARS ID number
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Have the DCYF Licensing Orientation Certificate
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Child Care Basics Initial Training (via MERIT)Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
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Must clear full background check and must pass TB health screening
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Provide proof of Vaccination
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Food Handlers Permit
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Able to exchange non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate
Good oral and written communication skills

Must be 18 years of age1 – 2 years of prior experience in related food service positions required

Must clear full background check and must pass health screening including TB Test

Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures and basic computer skills

Have a Washington State Food Handler Permit.

Provide proof of Vaccination

Infant/child CPR and First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens certification

Basic math skills for measuring and portioning

Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervision direction, including appropriate judgment

Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less

Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note
‍This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.