SPP Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is seeking an SPP Assistant Teacher to join their Seattle Preschool Program classroom at the MLK Early Learning Center in Seattle, WA. This role partners with the Lead Teacher to support instruction, child development, assessment, family engagement, classroom routines, and SPP requirements in a multilingual and dual language learning environment. ReWA is dedicated to empowering refugee and immigrant women and families through culturally and linguistically responsive services, and their Early Learning Services create inclusive classrooms that honor children's languages, cultures, identities, and strengths.
Requirements
- Meet the current DEEL/MERIT qualification requirements for an SPP Assistant Teacher
- Generally, this includes an AA in Early Childhood Education or another associate degree with the required ECE coursework under the current SPP standard
- Ability to meet applicable Washington State child care licensing, background check, health and safety, and SPP requirements
- Experience supporting young children in an early learning, preschool, childcare, or related educational setting
- Strong relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
- A collaborative, team oriented mindset
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating welcoming learning environments
Nice To Haves
- Previous Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) experience preferred but not required. Candidates who meet or are eligible to meet current SPP qualification requirements are encouraged to apply.
- Experience supporting preschool curriculum and classroom planning
- Experience with child observation, assessment, and documentation
- Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD and other child assessment tools
- Experience with culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices and supporting dual language learners
- Experience working with diverse children and families
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Lead Teacher to implement curriculum and daily learning activities
- Support classroom routines, transitions, small-group activities, and individualized learning experiences
- Help create a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive classroom environment
- Participate in child observations, documentation, assessment, and classroom planning
- Support Teaching Strategies GOLD and other required SPP assessment and documentation processes
- Maintain licensing, SPP/DEEL, health and safety, and classroom requirements
- Build positive and responsive relationships with children and families
- Support a classroom environment that values children's languages, cultures, identities, and strengths
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, Instructional Coach, site administration, and classroom support staff
- Participate in required professional development, coaching, planning, and team meetings
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- LTD
- 403(b)
- PTO
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
