POSITION OBJECTIVE :

The position of Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing instructional support, implementing planned activities and ensuring safety of children in preschool.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY :

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Monitors the educational, recreational and rest activities of children, including hygiene and diapering as needed.
• Ensures that children are auditorily and visually supervised at all times.
• Works as a team member to guide and interact with children during age / developmentally appropriate projects and activities.
• Ensures children arrive and depart appropriately and safely.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, organized and safe environment for children.
• Communicates effectively with staff.
• Works effectively as a team member in planning and implementing appropriate activities.
• Works with a varied population of children, including children with special needs.
• Comforts and nurtures children.
• Keeps current on emergency procedures, including child safety drills.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development trainings.
• Assists in maintaining records of children’s daily activities which may include incident / accident reports, medication logs, sign in / out sheets, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports directly to and is supervised by Site Supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require) :

Required

Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate (12 credits) and HS diploma or equivalent

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require) :

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Registration in state electronic workforce registry (Merit)
• Completion of Department of Early Learning background check; TB test
• Completion of applicable pre-service training requirements.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry) :

• Reading, writing, arithmetic
• Child development and behavior management; health, safety, injury prevention and sanitary practices.
• Understands safety procedures for students and staff

SKILLS (position requirements at entry) :

• Observes child behavior changes and take necessary health and safety precautions
• Ability to work with children in a warm and confident manner; individually and in group settings
• Works effectively as a member of a team
• Maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

This is a general posting for one or more Preschool Assistant Teacher positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

AISP pay range C at $ 27.33 per hour, based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year.

Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Last updated : 2024-05-01