ELC Teacher Assistant

All staff members at MultiCare Yakima Memorial must be in compliance with our Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.

Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education / certification requirements.

ROLE SUMMARY

Assists lead teacher in implementing activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children.

Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties as needed.

Age Group : This position will cover all ages from infant to Pre-K.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and maintains a healthy, safe and positive environment for children. Ensures children are well supervised at all times.
• Assists children with diapering, handwashing, feeding, clean-up and any other needs they may have.
• Understands and complies with Department of Child, Youth, and Family standards. Serves snacks and lunch according to USDA guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and files of children and families.
• Responds productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of children’s physical, social / emotional, and intellectual competencies for ages one month to six years.
• Maintains and promotes teamwork with all staff.
• Participates in ongoing training and regular staff meetings
• Maintains an appropriate level of responsibility for updating job-related knowledge and skills level including applicable Joint Commission and Department of Child, Youth and Family Services requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education : High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Washington State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate required by 2026.

Experience : Previous experience working with children required.

Licenses / Certificates / Registration : CPR / First Aid certification required. Washington State (DOH) Food Handler’s card required.

Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses within 6 months of hire. Required to complete a TB Test every year as well as BBP / HIV training.

Able to successfully pass a Washington State Childcare Licensing background check.

ABOUT US :

MultiCare Yakima Memorial (MYM) is primarily a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years.

MYM extends beyond the existence of a community hospital, including a multispecialty team of more than 200 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations.

Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.

As the region’s leading health care provider and Yakima’s largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we can transform Yakima! Our vision at MYM is creating healthy communities one person at a time.

With such an important vision, our diverse workforce bands together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike.

We believe that the way we treat our patients, and our fellow employees is a vital part of the job we do every day. Together, we can create loyal, enduring partnerships with our patients, our community, and one another;

while staying focused on improving the quality of life for our patients and the overall quality of the organization. At MultiCare Yakima Memorial, we listen to staff ideas and empower them to innovate and create changes.

At MYM, we are committed to establishing a diverse and encouraging workplace that supports all employees, appreciating their unique backgrounds and experiences.

We believe our culture enables us to meet our mission and values while serving patients, current employees, and any prospective employees in the Yakima Valley.

We hope you join us in our passion for delivering remarkable patient care and on what’s most important to us making you better so our patients get better.

WHAT WE OFFER :

At MYM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported. We recognize that our staff is our most valuable resource! We are proud to offer all employees an excellent Total Rewards Package that is well-rounded in the elements that matter to you and your family.

Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality staff members to continue contributing to patient care locally in the Yakima Valley.

These offerings include :

HEALTH

We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to meet the needs of you and your family. Benefits include :

• Offerings of two (2) medical plans covering a range of providers and services within the Yakima Valley and beyond
• Saving and spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses, including a Health Savings Plan (HSA) that ranks above all Health Care 500+ and Fortune Best Benchmarks with a generous employer contribution
• Access to virtual care
• Variety of wellbeing programs, resources and initiatives

FINANCIAL

Retirement Plans : We offer pre-tax and Roth voluntary 401k programs for employees to contribute into. In addition to your contributions, after one year of employment we offer a generous double match which consists of the following : Wewill match on your 401k deferrals, assuming a minimum contribution.

We will contribute a flat percentage of your eligible income into your 401k account. All contributions are 100% employee vested immediately.

A competitive compensation program : A market-driven compensation program that rewards employees for their experience with potential opportunities for degree and certification pay, recognizing employees for their skills and initiative to grow.

Opportunities are offered for performance-based bonuses to reward the dedication and innovation of our staff and leaders.

Additional perks that inspire our employees to thrive, grow, and be well, including : A generous Employee Assistance Program On-Site Employee Health Clinic Fitness and wellness Partnerships A Tuition reimbursement program On-Site Childcare

At MYM, we :

• Improve the patient experience of care, the health of our community, and the work life of our team members, all while reducing the cost of health care
• Provide culturally compassionate healthcare to all patients
• Drive toward better healthcare outcomes and experiences
• Aim to be proactive and agile as the healthcare industry changes

Our core purpose is to inspire people to thrive! Please join us as we create a healthy Yakima, one person at a time.

MultiCare Memorial is an Equal Opportunity Employer who cares deeply about its staff and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Employment decisions at MultiCare Memorial are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, gender / gender identity, sexual orientation, age, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, family or parental status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by the law.

Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties / requirements their job requires.

The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties.

Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.