Assistant Teacher

Northwest Center•Seattle, WA

11d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Center is now hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Downtown Seattle School! Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring children? Are you patient and dedicated to helping your students achieve success? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Northwest Center Kids' mission is to provide an inclusive environment where all families receive individual programs of education, advocacy, therapy, and family support that nurtures the development of children with and without disabilities. Be a part of the team that is leading the education inclusion revolution! We are hiring an Assistant Teacher. You will work as part of a dynamic team, supporting Lead Teachers to develop and implement positive, nurturing, and stimulating programs suited for the children's individual developmental needs from birth to five years. Our ideal candidate is flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented. About Northwest Center Kids: At Northwest Center Kids Early Learning, we believe that when children with and without disabilities learn and play together, all of them reach their full potential. It’s a principle going back to 1965, when our founders fought for the rights of all children to receive an education, and an approach we’ve been perfecting since Northwest Center introduced inclusive early learning in 1980. Today, Northwest Center Kids Early Learning provides high-quality care and education to children with and without developmental delays or disabilities and challenging behaviors. In our classrooms, all children are welcomed, celebrated, and nurtured so they can learn and thrive together. This position falls under a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU Local 925 union. Watch a video to learn more about our inclusive Early Learning Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYTxgf2nhqQ Location: Downtown Seattle Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift, between the hours of 6:45 AM - 6:15 PM Starting Wage: $23.18 - 29.75 per hour

Requirements

High School diploma
Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].

Nice To Haves

Candidates with one year or more of Early Childhood Education experience will be given preference

Responsibilities

supporting Lead Teachers to develop and implement positive, nurturing, and stimulating programs suited for the children's individual developmental needs from birth to five years

Benefits

Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually
Parental Leave and Paid Compassion Leave
Retirement 401(K) with a company match
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
Company-Provided Orca Card
Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
Pet Insurance Discount Program
Eligible to receive scholarships for a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
Guaranteed Bi-Annual Wage Increases at union ratification adjustments and individual work anniversary raises
Monthly reflective practice with a licensed therapist
Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment
Paid Professional development and continued education - $350 per year