Assistant Teacher

Birch Tree Academy; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Birch Tree Academy in Bothell, WA is seeking an assistant teacher who brings enthusiasm, patience, and a caring heart to our STEM-based preschool. You will work closely with the lead teacher to support daily activities and create a nurturing classroom environment.

You will plan lessons, promote multicultural learning, and ensure a safe, engaging space for 12 students while collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year childcare experience (Preferred)
• 3 years relevant childcare experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Help teach a class of 12 students
• Work a full-time schedule (40 hours a week)
• Plan and teach daily activities aligned with the curriculum
• Support multicultural education
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Model and reinforce classroom rules and personal responsibility
• Use appropriate behavior management
• Attend to children's basic needs (feeding, dressing, etc.)
• Supervise class projects and field trips
• Establish communication with parents and children
• Provide weekly updates to parents

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Caring

Job description

Birch Tree Academy is a STEM-based preschool. We place an emphasis on academic development, discovery and exploration of science, building and everyday wonders.

Why work at Birch Tree?

1. (Our #1 resource is our staff and our teachers know it.) Our teachers and staff are our most important asset and we take care of you accordingly. We give you the opportunities and support you need to be the best teacher you can be!

2. Have ideas for amazing lessons? You can plan your curriculum (or use the provided materials for inspiration!)

3. We give you all the management support you could hope for! Our directors have regular touch bases with all teachers to make sure they are properly supported and always developing. You also get planning time each week to make sure you’re ready to go.

4. Looking to grow your career in the long term? We only promote to management from within the company so if you have designs on becoming a director, curriculum coordinator or running your own school, this is the place.

5. Want to continue to learn about childhood development and education? So do we. We pay for your Early Childhood Education class and then give you a $250 bonus once you pass! How is that for inspiration?

6. We have a fun, supportive work environment! We are allergic to gossip and drama, so leave it at the door. We hire happy people because that is who we all want to work with.

7. We feed you all day!. We have our own chef that makes amazing meals all day for our kiddos and our teachers. And then we have the occasional taco party or lasagna cook-off for good measure. (Faint of heart need not apply!)

8. Beautiful, new facilities that make it a pleasure to come to work.

9. We pay better than any other preschool in the area!

If you think you may be interested, keep reading!

Right now, we are looking for an assistant teacher that has great enthusiasm, patience, and a caring, kind heart. He/she will collaborate with the lead teacher and lead the class in all ways.

Responsibilities:

• Help teach a class of 12 student
• Work a full-time schedule (40 hours a week)
• Help plan and teach daily activities and lessons that correspond with the curriculum
• Help promote multi-cultural education
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Help students learn classroom rules and procedures, as well as personal responsibility and respect for fellow students
• Use appropriate behavior management and classroom discipline
• Attend to children's basic needs which might including: feeding them, dressing them, etc
• Supervise class projects, field trips and visits by guest teachers
• Establish consistent communication with parents and children
• Write weekly class and individual student updates to parents

Qualifications

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• relevant: 3 years (Preferred)

Personal

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must have impeccable references and a proven track record of caring and nurturing children
• Must have excellent organizational skills

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person