Childcare Assistant Teacher

Job Description –

We have a part/full time position available at our Pre-school/Childcare Center

in Burien, working with groups of children ranging from 18 months to 5 years

of age.

Preschool Teacher’s Assistant: 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM (Flexible split shifts)

We are looking for candidate who is kind, considerate, enthusiastic and willing to work and learn

alongside our Lead Teachers in a center-based setting. Fluent in Spanish and or any other

language is a definite plus.

Duties

- Contribute and support the Lead Teachers with the already established Montessori Method of

Instruction (No experience necessary but must be willing to learn and help with daily

routine)

- Work collaboratively with classroom teaching team both in the facility and at recess

- Follow all state and local health department and licensing laws

- Assist in playground duties at recess

- Assist in snack preparation

- Assist in preparing material for classroom use

- Perform routine cleaning tasks, which include classrooms, bathrooms and kitchen areas.

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Requirements

- Must be able to pass a background check

- High school graduate or equivalent

- Minimum 18 years of age

- Excellent verbal and written English (bilingual a plus!)

- Negative TB test or chest x-ray

- 30 hour Child Care Basics – Wa State STARS - training

- CPR & First Aid and HIV/Aids & Blood Borne Pathogens certification

- Washington State Food Handlers Permit

- Willingness to complete all required online and in-person trainings in a timely manner

- Experience working in a child care center setting is a plus but not necessary

- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, stoop, spend significant time standing and walking, sit

on the floor, and be generally active

We are willing to assist you to obtain any of the above if necessary

Nice To Haves

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- ECE credits, certificates, or degree

- Experience working with diverse populations

- Fluency in Spanish or any other foreign language

Job Type: Full-time,

Pay: Starting at $22.00 per hour and higher depending on experience

Benefits: Medical and 401(k) plan available

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