State Pre-K Assistant Teacher- LaPetite Academy of Covington

Learning Care Group; Covington (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (full-time)

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Life and disability insurance

Child care discount

Mon–Fri schedule

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Covington, WA, is hiring a State Pre-K Assistant Teacher. You will support 4-year-olds with developmentally appropriate activities, follow licensing guidelines, and collaborate with families to ensure a safe, nurturing classroom.

The role emphasizes ongoing training, curriculum delivery, and a positive work environment. Applicants should have an ECE-related degree or CDA and prior licensed childcare experience.

Qualifications

• Associates in Early Childhood Education or related field or an active CDA in Preschool.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• Must meet state education and center requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage children in activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements for daily care of every child in the classroom.
• Develop ability to observe, assess, and plan for children and communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on child care, preschool, and development topics.
• Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for children.
• Support a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment for 4-year-olds.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication with families

Curriculum planning

Education

Associates in Early Childhood Education

Active CDA in Preschool

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The State Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond!

As an Assistant Teacher, you are:

• Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
• Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
• Creative! Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who have:

• Associates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related or an active CDA in Preschool.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our center requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
  • $18.00
  • Health insurance (medical, dental,vision,and FSA)provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• Monday through Friday work week
• Effective January 1, 2024- Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite of employment.

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Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.