Preschool Teacher Assistant

Lake Forest Park Whizz Kids Academy; Lake Forest Park (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

HSA with employer contribution

IRA retirement options

ORCA card / transportation stipend

Paid Time Off (based on hours worked)

Education support after 3 months (Even

Job summary

Lake Forest Park Whizz Kids Academy, a progressive early learning community, is hiring an assistant preschool teacher to join our collaborative team and bring curiosity and care to young learners.

We follow Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, value equity and social justice, and offer professional growth, a supportive work culture, and full-day, year-round programming. Qualifications include AA in ECE, 1+ year in preschool, strong collaboration skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
• 1+ year experience in a preschool or early learning setting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Leadership mindset (shared leadership model)
• Reliability, accountability, and initiative
• Interest in social justice, anti-bias education, and continued learning

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in daily activities and classroom management.
• Support developmentally appropriate curriculum based on children’s ideas.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth and collaboration with the teaching team

Skills

Strong collaboration & communication

Leadership mindset

Reliability & initiative

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

Job description

Do you believe young children are capable of big thinking, empathy, and standing up for others? So do we.

Whizz Kids Academy is a progressive early learning community committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice. We don’t just talk about these values—we live them every day in our classrooms. Our goal is to help children grow into Social Justice Champions who can recognize unfairness, speak up, and care deeply about their communities.

We’re hiring an assistant preschool teacher to join our collaborative teaching team.

We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and reflective practice. That means:

• Children are seen as capable, curious, and full of ideas
• Teachers are researchers and collaborators
• Curriculum emerges from children’s thinking and experiences
• Social justice topics are explored in developmentally appropriate ways

We are proud to be an Early Achievers Level 3+ program, serving children ages 12 months–6 years in a year-round, full-day program (M–F).

Our Team Culture

We are a small, supportive community that values teachers as whole people. We support a work-life balance, offer extra classroom support whenever possible, and ongoing professional growth.

This is a place where your voice matters.

Desired Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
• 1+ year experience in a preschool or early learning setting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Leadership mindset (shared leadership model)
• Reliability, accountability, and initiative
• Interest in social justice, anti-bias education, and continued learning

Will consider entry level / on the job training.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance (employer-matched)
• HSA with employer contribution
• IRA retirement options
• ORCA card / transportation stipend
• Paid Time Off (based on hours worked)
• Education support after 3 months (Early Achievers + DCYF PACE)