Early Learning Assistant - Licensed Childcare

Whatcomclubs; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

No weekend work

Sick leave

401k with match

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County is hiring an Early Learning Assistant in Whatcom County, WA. This full-time role offers a pay of $21.00 per hour and a no-weekends schedule, with generous childcare perks and employer-paid health plans for critical coverages.

The position supports a Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging learning environment for children from birth through age 10, with opportunities to grow in education and youth development while building strong family relationships.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising groups of children in a professional work environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• A genuine passion for working with children.
• The ability to stay patient and positive in a busy, high-energy environment.
• A team player who is ready to jump in and help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage children with activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.
• You will work alongside a Lead Teacher to create a safe, fun, and high-energy environment for children birth through age 10.
• Lead activities that promote development and learning.
• Assist with classroom management and daily routines.
• Build positive relationships with families and fellow staff.
• Grow professionally in the field of education and youth development.

Skills

Child supervision

Patience

Team player

Background check

Job description

Early Learning Assistant (No Weekends + Childcare Benefits)

Location: Whatcom County, WA

Pay: $21.00

Type: Full-Time

Make a living by making a difference. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County, we don't just supervise kids-we build community leaders. If you are patient, energetic, and love helping children reach their milestones through play, we want to meet you.

Why Join the Club?

• Work-Life Balance: No weekend work. Ever.
• Childcare Perks: Low or no-cost childcare for most employees (via MERIT).
• Affordable Health Care: Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% employer-paid base plans for Dental/Vision).
• Future Planning: 401k with up to 6% match after one year.
• Supportive Environment: Access to a free Employee Assistance Program and a team that values diversity and inclusion.

Your Impact: As an Early Learning Assistant, you are the backbone of our classroom. You'll work alongside a Lead Teacher to create a safe, fun, and high-energy environment for children (birth through age 10).

• Engage: Lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Support: Assist with classroom management and daily routines.
• Connect: Build positive relationships with families and fellow staff.
• Grow: Gain valuable experience in the field of education and youth development.

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• The ability to stay patient and positive in a busy, high-energy environment.
• A team player who is ready to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Two years of experience supervising groups of children in a professional work environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

PAY RANGE: $21.00

BENEFITS:

• Low or no cost childcare for most employees registered with MERIT
• Employee assistance program (free to all employees)
• Paid holidays (8 for Full-Time and 5 for Part-Time) + 1 self-selected holiday per year
• Medical insurance for Full-Time (employee pays $81/month for employee only coverage)
• Dental insurance for Full-Time (base plan paid 100% by BGCWC for employee only coverage)
• Vision insurance for Full-Time (plan paid 100% by BGCWC for employee only coverage)
• Life Insurance/Supplemental/Spouse/Children Insurance available (50% of life insurance premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employees
• Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employees
• No weekend work
• Sick Days accrual per WA State Sick Leave Law for part-time employees
• 401k plan after 60 days (up to 6% match after 1 year of service)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences - and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community.