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Interlake Child Care and Learning Center
Assistant Teacher/Floater
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$45,406 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Teacher/Floater Interlake Child Care and Learning Center - 1.0 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Computer operation Teamwork Interpersonal skills High school diploma or GED Manual handling Childhood developmental milestones
Full Job Description Overview:
Join our community of child-centered educators, where we believe big changes start with small people! Inspire and encourage children and be a part of a supported, fun and welcoming team. This is a full-time position in the Infant/ Toddler Rooms of our Early Achievers-accredited center. Interlake Childcare provides excellent medical, dental, vision, and 401k to all its full-time employees. We are looking for a passionate individual who can provide emergent, anti-bias learning and assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum with children 3 months- 2 years.Shift times:
9:30-6:00pJob Type:
Full-time and Part-time Job responsibilities: Encourage children's social and emotional development and instill a sense of wonder and excitement about learning and creativity. Attend to children's physical and emotional safety using best practices. Be familiar with State Licensing Requirements and Early Achiever's standards. Develop collaborative and cooperative relationships with families and staff. Work with fellow teachers to provide continuity and consistency for the children. Planning developmentally appropriate activities within an emergent curriculum. Document child development in various age-appropriate domains and regularly update portfolios. Organize and maintain classroom areas. Use positive guidance methods that strengthen each child's problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Be committed to professional development, maintaining yearly required training and STARS credits. Support Lead Teachers with smooth classroom routines and consistent quality care. Be knowledgeable of basic computers and iPads.Required Qualifications:
One year of experience working with children Working knowledge of child development ages 3 months-5 years Excellent interpersonal communication skills Proven initiative and accountability 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate/GED equivalentBenefits:
Medical ($350 per month-employer contribution), dental and vision insurance 401k 20 Paid days off: 10 federal holidays + Summer break in the first week of July and Winter break in the last week of December + 2 mental health days Additional PTO accrual of roughly 14 days per year for full time employees during their first year Quarterly paid In-Service and team-building days Additional paid professional development opportunities throughout the yearJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 - $24.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability toCommute:
Seattle, WA 98103 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Seattle, WA 98103: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development