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Preschool/Pre-K Classroom Assistant Teacher (Starting Wage $18.25+)

Wee Care Day Care & Preschool
Kelso, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

We are looking for passionate and experienced Assistant Teachers to join our Team in our Preschool and Pre-K classrooms.

A generalized list of job duties include:

  • Establish and maintain daily schedule
  • Maintain ratio within the classrooms
  • Follow chain of command
  • Follow direction of Lead Staff with team work & respect
  • Assist in implementing weekly lessons
  • Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities
  • Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day
  • Maintain safety and well being of all children in care
  • Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
  • Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
  • Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc)
  • Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground
  • Decorate room with children’s art work
  • Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal
  • Attend relevant trainings approved by Director
  • Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques
  • Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card
  • Assist and supervise field trips when needed
  • Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families
  • Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance
  • Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS
  • Must have a valid Driver's License for 5 years or more with a clean driving record, and the ability to transport children to and from school using a passenger van.

Pre-Employment qualifications include:
TB test
Early Childhood Education or experience
Child Care Basic STARS
1st Aid/CPR

Wage starts at $18.25 per hour with additional increases depending on level of education in Early Childhood! The typical schedule will be Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Benefits include:
A fun and friendly atmosphere!
Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401K with company match after 1 year
Discounted child care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $22.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22

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