Description

We are seeking to hire someone with proven effectiveness in working with parents and families from a range of cultural backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion to fill the role of Teaching Assistant. This person will develop, coordinate, and implement classroom support as part of early childhood preschool education for enrolled children. Enhance children’s development and learning environments through a combination of parent coaching, groups, and direct support.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support to all classrooms by knowing all routines and schedules, stepping into class when a substitute or extra support is needed
• Assist children in performing scheduled activities, monitor children’s progress in instructional programs, monitor and reinforce appropriate child behavior and safety, maintain children’s cleanliness
• Assist with classroom set-up and clean up, maintain and prepare classroom supplies, maintain and clean up toys and equipment, record classroom attendance, prepare art activities
• Supervise and maintain kitchen in clean order, maintain kitchen supplies, compile shopping lists for snacks, complete shopping for classroom snacks, do laundry
• Attend monthly department meetings, and quarterly All-Staff meetings.
• Provide support to educators, therapists, and other departments
• Collaborate with staff on a daily basis and work as a team member
• Complete other duties as assigned by Teaching Assistant Manager, Bothell Education Department Manager, and others

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High School Graduate
• AA/BA College Graduate preferred
• Bilingual applicants encouraged
• Related work experience
• Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills over the phone and in person

Minimum Prerequisites

• Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• Be able to lift 40 pounds (average three-year-old)
• Pass tuberculosis test
• Possess current CPR and first aid certification
• Ability to show proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test*

This is a 40 hour per week position. This is a M-F 40-hour per week role and 48 total days off and up to 11 paid holidays off per year. Kindering’s full time employees are provided comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental benefits with a Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified individuals, company-paid life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 403(b), paid and elective time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, Mimi Siegel Fellowship, cellphone and Department of Health License reimbursement, and more.

Kindering values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.

*Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. Employees must apply and be approved for an exemption and agree to additional safety precautions.