Assistant Teacher

Kirkland School

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 37,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

KIRKLAND CHILDREN'S SCHOOL in Kirkland, WA is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work with the Lead Teacher, providing a healthy, safe, nurturing, respectful, supportive environment for every child in the classroom. You may set up activities, assist with cleanup, lead art projects, read books, supervise nap times and playground time, and perform other duties as needed.

The position offers part-time or full-time hours, with competitive pay of $20–$27 per hour depending on education and experience,

Qualifications

Must be 16 years or older and have completed High School or the equivalent.
Must have documented child development education or work experience in the WA state “STARS” system within six months of hire.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident alien status and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Must meet all the state requirements for immunizations, first aid and CPR certification, as well as understanding the WA state rules around being a mandated reporter of any suspected child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

Assist Lead Teacher in daily activities and provide a healthy, safe, nurturing, respectful, supportive environment for every child.
Set up and lead children in activities; clean up the classroom and supervise nap and playground times.
Facilitate art projects, read books, and support classroom routines as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Child development education or WA STARS experience

U.S. citizen or lawful resident; background check

WA state immunizations, first aid, CPR; mandated reporter understanding

Job description

KIRKLAND CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

About

Who Are We? Meet Our Staff Administrators Teachers Locations Curriculum Sound Body | Healthy Mind

Programs & Curriculum

Kindergarten Prep / Pre-K
Summer Camp
Before/After School
Kindergarten
Preschool
Toddler

Job Position

job summary: The Assistant Teacher works with the Lead Teacher in helping the children through the day’s activities by providing a healthy, safe, nurturing, respectful, supportive, and responsive environment for every child in the classroom. He or she may set up and lead the children in certain activities, clean up the classroom, facilitate art projects, read books, watch over children during naptime and on the playground, as well as other actions/duties.

Salary Range

$20-27 per hour, depending on education/experience

Job Type

PT or FT, depending on need

Benefits

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance to all employees who work 30 hours or more per week.
We also offer 401K retirement savings accounts, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave.

Qualifications

Qualification #1: Must be 16 years or older and have completed High School or the equivalent.
Qualification #2: Must have documented child development education or work experience in the WA state “STARS” system within six months of hire.
Qualification #3: Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident alien status and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Qualification #4: Must meet all the state requirements for immunizations, first aid and CPR certification, as well as understanding the WA state rules around being a mandated reporter of any suspected child abuse or neglect.

Programs