Preschool Assistant Teacher

Join our fun team of teachers today! We love working with children! Please apply directly on the City website using this link: https://cityofmlt.com/jobs.aspx?CommunityJobs=False&CatID=ThreeQuarterTime-Employment-Opportunitie-103

The Mountlake Terrace Recreation & Parks Child Care Program is seeking kind and compassionate childcare assistants to work in our preschool program. The program is state licensed and WA Early Achievers certified. The administrative team is supportive of the heartwarming, caring team of teachers.

Our teachers act responsibly, communicate effectively and possess organizational skills. They are responsible for assisting the lead teacher(s) in implementing a dynamic and engaging program for children. The candidate must possess the ability to provide quality customer service, display a positive, energetic attitude and quickly comprehend and carry out the duties of the job.

This Preschool Teacher Assistant position offers anywhere 26-35 hours of work each week. Daily work schedule is 9am-4pm M-F (hours may vary).

Qualifications include age 18 years or older with prior experience working with children.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable in a supportive, diverse and encouraging place. Come join our team today!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age 18 or older with interest in and some experience working with preschool aged children.
• Current CPR and First Aid required within 3 months of hiring.
• Food Worker’s Card required within 6 weeks of hiring.
• Have written results of a current Mantoux TB skin test before starting work.
• Pass criminal background check performed by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Administering basic CPR, AED and First Aid
• Basic child development
• Adhere to expectations as outlined in employee handbook.
• Administer first aid and CPR.
• Be aware of and adjust to changing surroundings.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children and parents, coworkers and community patrons.
• Communicate verbally in person, via telephone and across distances.
• Complete 30 hours STARS Basic Licensing Guidebook Training or meet the education exemption as outlined by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (within 6 months of hire).
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship in a team environment with supervisors and other staff.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and learn operations and procedures.
• Display a positive and energetic attitude.
• Learn and apply new skills.
• Lift, move and handle a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records and report on items that need attention.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability and maturity.
• Monitor the safety of children.
• Move over rough ground, including outdoor playground.
• Provide basic problem-solving skills.
• React efficiently and tactfully with the public and to be capable of enforcing regulations firmly and impartially.
• Recognize what needs to be done and the willingness to accomplish such work without direction on each task.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in order to maintain surveillance of students and employees.
• Stoop, kneel, twist, bend, crouch or crawl.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or equipment.
• Walk up and down stairs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.69 - $22.98 per hour

Expected hours: 26.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person