Teacher Aide - Hourly

Early Learning Instructional Assistant, St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School, Bellevue

Position Type: Early Learning Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 7/6/2026

Location: St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School, 4400 130th Place SE, Bellevue

Position Summary: St. Madeleine Sophie School is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide classroom support in (PreK and/or Kindergarten) for the 2026–2027 school year. A successful candidate will have experience working with children in a school setting and will work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support instruction, student engagement, and daily classroom operations.

The Instructional Assistant serves in a part-time capacity, working 20-25 hours per week in accordance with the school calendar and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing lessons and instructional activities
• Support students with differentiation and accommodations
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students
• Support classroom management and reinforce positive behavior strategies
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources
• Support students in developing independence, responsibility, and positive peer interactions
• Supervise students during classroom activities, specialist classes, and recess
• Help maintain an organized, orderly, clean, and safe classroom environment
• Support the integration of Catholic teachings and values into daily instruction
• Participate in prayer, school Mass, religious activities, and liturgical celebrations with students
• Communicate effectively with teachers, staff, families, and students

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school
• Basic knowledge of early childhood development
• Understanding of and respect for the mission of Catholic education
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility, compassion, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Compensation:

Hourly rate of $21-$24 per hour Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. This position is not benefits eligible. 

Interested Parties apply through Applitrack and also submit a cover letter and resume to:

Principal Jessica Patterson, jpatterson@stmadsophie.org

Questions? Call 425-747-6770 x201

Website: smsbellevue.org

Mission Statement: St. Madeleine Sophie School is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in an environment of Catholic faith and moral values.  We seek to develop Christian leadership by promoting active service in the wider community.  Our graduates will be equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities of life-long education in a diverse and complex world.

Philosophy: St. Madeleine Sophie School was founded on the premise that each person has a unique and dynamic relationship with our Creator.  Thus, our goal is to stimulate within the child a growing awareness of this relationship both as an individual and as a member of the Church community.  The result of this awareness is a child encouraged to become a creative and responsible member of society.

We acknowledge that each child has his/her own time and place of learning and a method and motivation for the things he/she will learn.  Furthermore, the sense of wonder and love of life is inherent in every child and must be nurtured.

Our commitment, then, is to facilitate an on-going self-education within the child and to provide a creative environment with opportunities for individual self-direction and decision-making.

As a Catholic school, we strive to become a community of believers where parents, staff and students seek to grow in the knowledge and love of God and one another.  In our pursuit of academic success, instruction emboldened by Catholic values functions as the underlying reality in which the students' experiences of learning and living reach their deepest meaning.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays. Not for part-time- hourly under 30hrs per week. 

Salary : $21 - $24