Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pay Type: $23.8536/hr. - $26.2986/hr.

Department: Preschool Program

Reports to: Preschool Manager

Location: Onsite, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm PST; 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way Seattle, WA 98199

Job Description

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Assistant Teacher for its Preschool Program at its Daybreak Star Cultural Center, located in Discovery Park, Seattle. Together, the teaching team of a lead and assistant teacher will work together to cultivate and sustain an environment that encourages children to remain engaged in their school’s learning. They cultivate and foster dispositions that encourage a joy for learning.

Required Education and Experience

An ECE Short Certificate (required for licensed preschools in Washington) or ECE Initial Certificate with willingness to obtain a ECE Short Certificate within 2 years.

Minimum of three years of experience in a setting for preschool to school aged children

Formal training and/or experience in early childhood education or related areasDemonstrated knowledge of the natural world and experience sharing that knowledge with children in the field

Experience working with diverse communities, specifically Native American, is highly valued

Proof of vaccine against COVID-19 or medical and/or religious exemption.

CPR/First Aid certification

Food Handler’s Card

Blood Borne Pathogens certification

Pass Background Check through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Duties

Delivering age-appropriate experiences and activities that support children’s' social, emotional, and

physical growth; modeling a healthy relationship with and curiosity for the natural world through

play and exploration.

Maintaining a positive teaching team, and co-facilitate classroom curriculum with teaching team.

Collaborating with designated Lead Teacher to foster a positive learning environment for 3-5year

old children.

Observing and documenting children’s development (we utilize HighScope Curriculum alongside

Teaching Strategies Gold to document and assess children growth and development).

Ensuring effective communication with families about school and classroom events.

Responsive to each individual child’s home dynamic and culture.

Supporting ethnic and racial identity within the classroom of children.

Following all established policies, procedures and protocols related to internal and external

communications, child safety, crisis management, and risk management.

Supporting the development of new and ongoing classroom risk and hazard assessment and

response procedures as needed.

Support maintenance of accurate records for program documentation (e.g. attendance, meal

counts, etc.)

General care of supplies and supporting materials in an organized manner.

Other duties assigned.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not exhaustive and can be amended to meet the evolving needs of the organization. All employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.

Americans w/ Disabilities Act

UIATF will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, or other employment related activities. The Organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and ensures equal employment opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities. Employees with a qualifying disability, that require an accommodation, should contact the HR Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.85 - $26.29 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98199 (Required)

Work Location: In person