Teacher Assistant (Preschool/Pre-K Age)

Summary

We are currently interviewing and hiring energetic, creative, and loving teachers, assistants, and aides to join our teaching team as soon as possible.

This position is pool-based and will remain open. Positions include infant, toddler, preschool (age 2.5-4), and PreK (age 4-5) rooms.

This position is specifically for a Teacher Assistant.

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday and flexible between 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM. We offer a predictable and routine schedule weekly.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a passion for creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that is stimulating and conducive to learning
• Have a love for children and the desire to make a difference in their lives
• Maintain a commitment to professionalism
• Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse teachers and administrators

We look forward to hearing from you!

Duties

Duties Include:

• Collaborating with Lead Teacher to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
• Communicating with families both verbally and in writing
• Active engagement with students and participation in classroom activities at all times
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Provide basic needs for children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
• Track childrens’ progress and report to parents
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Requirements

Preservice requirements:

• Be at least eighteen years old;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Create an account with MERIT Workforce Registry: https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister
• Clear department background check
• A negative TB symptom screen and negative TB risk assessment

Required after hiring:

• First Aid and CPR Certification;
• STARS Child Care Basics course;
• Food Handlers Permit
• Country Acres Orientation Training (provided on site)

Benefits

• Approximately 5-10 paid vacation days off per year for full time employees -- we also offer paid holidays, professional development days, and PTO accrual.
• Competitive salary $17-19/hourly commensurate with education and experience
• Opportunities for promotion and advancement
• Continuous classroom support and dedicated education administrators