Assistant Preschool Teacher 2026-27 Ardmore Elementary

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue School District is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support students of all abilities by providing instructional support and implementing planned activities under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate practices, and collaboration with families and teachers to implement IEP components.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining a safe classroom, and participating in meetings and training to support student success in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures the physical, health, and safety needs of students, arrival to departure from the program.
• Supports and interacts with children during age-appropriate 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 in their least restrictive environment.
• Maintains supervision and safety of children at all times.
• Assists families and maintains records of daily activities and attendance.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Child development

Safety awareness

Family communication

Education

High school graduate

Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate or DCFY

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).

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

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• 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.

Required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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 (positions In This Class Typically Require)

• 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 (position Requirements At Entry)

• 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 range D starting at $ 32.90 to $ 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 to 1:30pm) 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 background checks (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

Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs

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

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Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling

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

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