Child Care Teachers Aide
UW Medical Center – Children’s Center at Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a team member to support childcare and learning activities in a year-round center for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Center embraces the Reggio Emilia philosophy, focusing on child-centered, respectful learning environments that foster creativity, resiliency, and intrinsic motivation.
About the role
This is a regular, full-time (40 hours per week) position on the day shift, Monday through Friday. The role is part of the SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance bargaining unit.
Responsibilities
- Support childcare and learning activities in the classroom
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and clean-up
- Assist with diaper changing and toilet training
- Provide teaching assistance in a classroom environment
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom, including operating washing machines and dishwashers
- Complete daily written progress records on individual children
- Assist with curriculum planning
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when legal requirements (e.g., license/certification/registration) apply
About UW Medical Center – Northwest
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center is known for compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances. The Northwest campus offers emergency, inpatient, and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care on a 44-acre campus in north Seattle.
About UW Medicine
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future healthcare professionals. Nearly 29,000 employees work across UW Medicine’s organizations, including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest), Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Pay
Pay range: $21.36 – $27.18 hourly.
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit UW Jobs Benefits for Staff.