Classroom Aide

Denise Louie Education Center is a local nonprofit that has provided comprehensive, multicultural early‑education and family‑support services to low‑income, at‑risk immigrant and refugee communities in King County for over 40 years. The center serves nearly 950 children and families with preschool, home‑visiting, and socialization groups, all offered at no cost.

About the role

The Classroom Aide supports Lead Teachers and Teaching Assistants to deliver a high‑quality, inclusive educational experience that prepares children and families for life and school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teaching team in maintaining a healthy, safe, and warm classroom environment through effective supervision and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Help deliver weekly lesson plans by preparing materials, organizing supplies, and keeping children on task.
• Support the completion of Teaching Strategies Gold observations and checkpoint data to assess child growth and development.
• Engage in warm, caring interactions and imaginative play with children.
• Provide behavior support using evidence‑based strategies.
• Assist with general maintenance, organization, and security of the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (early‑childhood education coursework preferred).
• Experience working with children ages 5 and under.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Bilingual ability in a language spoken by DLEC parents (Spanish, Amharic, Cantonese, or Vietnamese) preferred.

Pay

$21.40 – $24.58 hourly

Schedule

Regular schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with one Friday per month for staff/training days. Subject to change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with non‑elective employer contribution after an introductory period.
• Paid time off, thirteen paid holidays, and one personal holiday.
• Potential tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special‑assignment bonuses (subject to budgetary limits).

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to lift and potentially carry a child weighing up to 50 lb, routinely kneel, bend, crouch, sit on the floor for extended periods, and stand, walk, and sit on child‑sized chairs throughout the day.

Working Conditions

The role is performed in an early‑childhood school environment with moderate to loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. All employees must have MMR and COVID‑19 vaccinations at hire; medical or religious exemptions may be requested, with weekly testing required if approved.

Location: Yesler Terrace – 1225 East Fir Street, Seattle, WA 98122.