Preschool Lead

Bellevue Boys & Girls Club; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holidays

Paid development training

Paid time off

Transit reimbursement $50/month

Preschool program planning

Zusammenfassung

Bellevue Boys & Girls Club is seeking a part-time Preschool Lead to work with children ages 3–5 in a licensed program. The role emphasizes creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that foster early learning and social‑emotional growth in a safe, nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, patient, and committed to supporting families and licensing requirements while promoting positive development. Join a team focused on empowerment and youth growth.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 10 ECE credits required; credits verifiable in MERIT or supported by transcripts.
• Experience working with preschool children ages 3–5.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead structured and unstructured activities supporting social, emotional, and cognitive development of preschoolers.
• Supervise and engage children in creative play and group learning.
• Support daily routines, transitions, snack time, and hygiene tasks.
• Build positive relationships with children and families; communicate professionally with families, staff, and children.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements; provide occasional coverage at other sites to maintain ratios.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Preschool experience

Ausbildung

ECE credits 10+

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Description

PRESCHOOL LEADHOURS:

Part-TimeMorning Care: 6:30 AM until school startsAfternoon Care: From school dismissal until 6:00 PMCandidates may apply for Morning Care, Afternoon Care, or both to create a full‑time position.

SALARY RANGE:

$23.00–$26.00 hourly***For a limited time, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is offering a signing bonus:$200 after successful verification of 10+ ECE credits and completion of the 90‑day periodAdditional $300 after 180 days of employment

ABOUT THE CLUB

For nearly 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has provided safe, supportive spaces for Bellevue’s youth when they are not in school. We ensure all youth have access to life‑enhancing programming focused on academics, health, and leadership. Our mission is to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

BE A LEADER IN PRESCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Preschool Leads work directly with children ages 3–5 in a licensed program setting, creating engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that support early learning and social‑emotional growth. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and committed to fostering a safe, nurturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Lead structured and unstructured activities that support preschoolers’ social, emotional, and cognitive developmentSupervise and engage children in creative play and group learningSupport daily routines, transitions, snack time, and hygiene tasksBuild positive relationships with children and familiesCommunicate professionally with families, staff, and childrenEnsure compliance with licensing requirementsProvide occasional coverage at other sites to maintain ratios

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 10 ECE credits is required; credits must be verifiable in MERIT or supported by official transcriptsExperience working with preschool-aged children (ages 3–5)Strong communication and classroom‑management skillsMust be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalentMust pass a National Background Check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in continuing to earn additional ECE credits toward the 25–45 credit requirement for licensed preschool programmingActive MERIT accountCPR/First Aid certificationFood Handler’s CardSTARS certificateUpdated MMR vaccination

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development setting

BENEFITS

Benefits vary by hours worked and may include:Paid holidaysPaid development trainingPaid time off$50/month reimbursement for public transportationOpportunities to build skills in preschool program planningIn addition to these part‑time benefits, full‑time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement benefits.

DISCLAIMER

:This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned based on program needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on any protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.