Assistant Preschool Teacher 2026-27 Ardmore Elementary

ARDMORE ELEMENTARY; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardmore Elementary in Bellevue, WA is hiring an Assistant Preschool Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports students of all abilities, under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher, with SDI and daily living assistance as needed.

The position runs 31.25 hours per week with a starting wage of $32.90/hour and benefits eligibility after required hours. A strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• ECED Initial Certificate (12 credits) or DCFY equivalent preferred.
• Experience with diverse learners and behavior management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of students from arrival to departure.
• Assist with instructional activities and SDI support as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain records of daily activities and incidents in collaboration with staff.
• Communicate effectively with families and participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Support diverse learners

Education

High school diploma

ECED Initial Certificate / DCFY

Job description

Assistant Preschool Teacher 2026-27 Ardmore Elementary

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Assistant Preschool Teacher is responsible for assisting and supporting all students of all abilities providing instructional support, implementing planned activities, ensuring safety, and assisting with the implementation of components of Individual Education Programs (IEP's).

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the physical, health, and safety needs of students, arrival to departure from the program.
• Supports and interacts with children during age-appropriate and developmentally suitable activities.
• Provides social-emotional, behavioral, and educational support for students of all abilities.
• Delivers specially designed instruction (SDI) provided by a Special Education Teacher.
• Supports students of all abilities in their least restrictive environment.
• Maintains auditory and visual supervision of children at all times.
• Helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Establishes an appropriate rapport with families.
• Assists students with emotional regulation challenges and fosters independence in all settings.
• Supports students with daily living skills, including toileting, changing, tube feeding, and medical assistance, as needed.
• Monitors children's educational, recreational, and rest activities, ensuring proper hygiene and diapering when necessary.
• Communicates efectively with staf and collaborates on planning and implementing activities.
• Works with diverse student populations, including those with special needs.
• Provides comfort and nurturing to children.
• Stays current on emergency procedures and child safety drills.
• Attends staf meetings and professional development training.
• Assists in maintaining records of children’s daily activities, including incident reports, medication logs, and attendance sheets.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the principal or designee.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate (12 credits) or DCFY equivalent

Preferred:

• Experience working individually with students with diverse aptitudes and levels of achievement and with behaviorally disabled students preferred.
• Right Response Trained
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Willing to learn braille, and experience working with students with vision impairment.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Registration in state electronic workforce registry (Merit)
• Completion of Merit Portable background check
• TB skin test
• Food Handler Permit
• Proof of MMR or immunity to measles
• Completion of applicable training requirements, including Child Care Basics

KNOWLEDGE

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic.
• Child development, behavior management, and behavior modiication programs, including restraint techniques.
• Health, safety, injury prevention, and sanitary practices.
• Safety procedures for students and staf, including proper lifting techniques.
• Use of adaptive technological equipment.
• Non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with various software programs.
• Physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Functional life skills instruction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

AISP pay rangeD starting at $32.90to $34.85 (starting pay is $ 32.90/hour) per hour,31.25 hours per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 7:45am to 2:45pm and Weds 7:45am to1:30pm) for a 192-day annual assignment. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Compliance Coordinator

Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator

Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: 425-456-4248

Email: [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [e-mail].

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 12111 NE 1st St
• Bellevue, Washington 98005-3183
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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