Assistant Teacher

MAS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off 17 days annually

Paid Break & Holiday Days 25 days

Parental Leave & Compassion Leave

401(K) with company match

EAP via Spring Health

Mental Wellness Program with therapy

Orca Card provided

Wellness stipend

Scholarships for ECE degree

Professional development funding

Job summary

Northwest Center Kids is hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Downtown Seattle School. You will assist Lead Teachers to develop and implement positive, nurturing programs for children from birth to five years, supporting an inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, enthusiastic, and team‑oriented, with the ability to adapt to varying developmental needs. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8-hour shift, 7 AM–6 PM, located in Downtown Seattle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ year of Early Childhood Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers to develop and implement nurturing early childhood programs for children from birth to five years.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to create inclusive, engaging activities and learning environments.

Skills

Patience

Coaching

Mentoring

Team-oriented

Flexible

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Inclusion

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Northwest Center is now hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Downtown Seattle School!

Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring children? Are you patient and dedicated to helping your students achieve success? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Northwest Center Kids' mission is to provide an inclusive environment where all families receive individual programs of education, advocacy, therapy, and family support that nurtures the development of children with and without disabilities. Be a part of the team that is leading the education inclusion revolution!

We are hiring an Assistant Teacher. You will work as part of a dynamic team, supporting Lead Teachers to develop and implement positive, nurturing, and stimulating programs suited for the children's individual developmental needs from birth to five years. Our ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented.

About Northwest Center Kids

At Northwest Center Kids Early Learning, we believe that when children with and without disabilities learn and play together, all of them reach their full potential. It’s a principle going back to 1965, when our founders fought for the rights of all children to receive an education, and an approach we’ve been perfecting since Northwest Center introduced inclusive early learning in 1980. Today, Northwest Center Kids Early Learning provides high‑quality care and education to children with and without developmental delays or disabilities and challenging behaviors. In our classrooms, all children are welcomed, celebrated, and nurtured so they can learn and thrive together. This position falls under a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU Local 925 union.

Watch a video to learn more about our inclusive Early Learning Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYTxgf2nhqQ

Location: Downtown Seattle

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift, between the hours of 7 AM - 6 PM

Wage Range: $23.18 - 29.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
• 25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually
• Parental Leave and Paid Compassion Leave
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Company-Provided Orca Card
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Eligible to receive scholarships for a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
• Guaranteed Bi-Annual Wage Increases at union ratification adjustments and individual work anniversary raises
• Monthly reflective practice with a licensed therapist
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment
• Paid Professional development and continued education - $350 per year

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: http://www.nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Candidates with one year or more of Early Childhood Education experience will be given preference

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.