Child Care Teachers Aide

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center – Children’s Center at Northwest is hiring a Childcare Assistant Teacher to support childcare and learning activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The role includes meal preparation, diaper changes, and helping with curriculum planning in a classroom setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with equivalency for education/experience accepted. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shift; UWMC Northwest emphasizes a safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in childcare or early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support childcare and learning activities in the UWMC Children's Center at Northwest.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding and cleanup.
• Assist with diaper changes and toilet training.
• Provide teaching assistance in a classroom environment.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean including operating washing machines and dishwashers.
• Create an organized environment with daily cleaning.
• Maintain daily written progress records on individual children.
• Assist childcare teacher with curriculum planning.

Skills

Childcare

Classroom assistance

Meal preparation

Cleaning tasks

Progress records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

## Child Care Teachers AideApplyremote type: No Teleworklocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-0000135447**Job Description****UW Medical Center – Children’s Center at Northwest** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Childcare Assistant Teacher.****WORK SCHEDULE*** 40 hours per week* Monday - Friday* Day Shift**DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION**The UW Medical Center Children’s Center at Northwest offers year-round care to infants, toddlers and preschool and is operated by UW Medical Center.UWMC Children’s Center at Northwest is a community of families and teachers who strive to provide a safe and respectful environment where children and families are loved and cared for. Children have the opportunity for creativity and growth, so they master skills of resiliency, self-regulation and intrinsic motivation. Embracing the Reggio Emilia philosophy of focusing on a child’s natural development, the Center is child-centered and directed, taking the philosophy that learning must make sense to the student in order to be effective and meaningful. The child’s point of view is completely respected, and the student is encouraged to follow their own educational path.**PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Support the childcare and learning activities in the UWMC Children’s Center at Northwest* Assist with meal preparation, feeding and clean up* Assist with diaper changing and toilet training* Provide teaching assistance in a classroom environment* Keep the classroom safe and clean including operating washing machines and dishwashers* Create an environment of organization with daily cleaning* Maintain daily written progress records on individual children* Assist childcare teacher with curriculum planning**REQUIREMENTS**High school diploma or GED certificateOREquivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.**ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST** UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.**ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER**UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$21.36 hourly**Pay Range Maximum:**$27.18 hourly**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance**About the UW**Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.**Our Commitment**The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.