Assistant Infant Teacher

Hutch Kids; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) enrollment after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hutch Kids Early Learning Center in Seattle seeks an Assistant Infant Teacher to support classroom curriculum and assist lead teachers. The role emphasizes patient, flexible teamwork and a commitment to inclusive, child-centered learning.

Candidates should have a Washington State Initial ECE Certificate (or be enrolled) and at least 1 year of teaching experience with young children. The position runs 8:30 am–5:30 pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Washington State Initial ECE Certificate (or willingness to enroll in school).
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience with young children.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted and perform related physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist and help implement classroom curriculum and support lead teachers.
• Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Positive discipline

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Washington State Initial ECE Certificate

Job description

About This Role

Hutch Kids Early Learning Center provides education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. We are seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Infant Teacher.

At Hutch Kids, we construct a child-centered, developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum that encourages children's growth and development, including their self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline.

As a whole and within each classroom, we consider ourselves a community of learners. Support teachers work center-wide, covering lead and assistant teachers for planning time, meetings, and PTO. Support teachers form supportive, positive relationships with children of all ages. Low classroom ratios allow for the development of secure, lasting relationships between children, teachers, and families. Hutch Kids is accredited by NAEYC and participates in Early Achievers.

Strong candidates will be patient and professional, with a child-centered philosophy of how children learn and grow. Must be a team player and love all children. Must have a Washington State Initial ECE Certificate (or be willing to enroll in school) and a minimum of 1-year teaching experience with young children. As an Early Achievers participating center, our faculty have access to scholarships and grants that cover their entire tuition for Early Childhood Education programs at local colleges.

Hutch Kids is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture for children, families, and staff. Individuals who are male identifying, members of the BIPOC community, and who represent a marginalized community are encouraged to apply given that their unique experiences and perspectives directly supports the need for young children to have both mirrors and windows within our community.

This is a full time position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

What You'll Do

The assistant teacher is a key role at Hutch Kids. Assistant teachers support and help implement classroom curriculum and take on a leadership role when lead teachers are out of the classroom.

We value candidates who are patient, flexible, energetic, devoted to positive discipline practices, communicative, respectful of children and their ideas, and committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Requirements

Hutch Kids supports all teachers in fulfilling the requirements for employment in an Early Achievers-rated, NAEYC-accredited early learning center. Hutch Kids educators have access to scholarships and grants that cover their entire tuition for Early Childhood Education programs at the Seattle Colleges.

Lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing and walking

Must have a negative TB skin test taken within the past year

Must have proof of MMR vaccinations or immunity

Must have had a current flu vaccine

Must be able to present or pass a DCYF background check

Must have or be able to obtain within 10 days of hire, current First Aid/CPR and Blood-born pathogen certificate

Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment

Benefits

• This position is full-time, 40 hours/week, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Salary for this position is $25.18/hour. Generous benefits package includes: medical/vision/dental (employer covers 100%), matching 401-k after one year of employment (employee may begin contributing after 30-days), long term disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays (13/year) and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).