Pre-School Assistant

About the role

The City of Bellevue Crossroads Community Center is seeking a Pre-School Assistant Teacher for their pre-school program. This program serves children aged 3-5.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and safety of children under the guidance of the pre-school teacher.
• Check children in/out of the pre-school classroom daily.
• Ensure a Child Waiver Form is completed by the parent/guardian.
• Lead art, singing, circle time, exploration, and structured games and activities.
• Maintain a cooperative, supportive, and enthusiastic atmosphere.
• Assist in developing instructional materials centered on seasonal activities.
• Achieve and assess the needs of the children served.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Support the teacher in maintaining and creating necessary paperwork.
• Encourage children to follow rules and routines.
• Set up and clean up the classroom daily.
• Encourage children to take turns and share.
• Manage transitions and lead playtime activities.
• Resolve conflicts using words.
• Report all problems and concerns to the teacher and/or Recreation Coordinator or the Center Supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old with a high school diploma.
• Two or more years of experience in recreation activity or program or in the general recreation field, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Sensitive to the needs of the children.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Passes the Criminal Background check.
• Obtains First Aid/CPR certification prior to start date.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Demands: Walking, talking, hearing, handling, feeling, setting up arts/crafts, games, playing sports, demonstrating games, working with arts and crafts materials, jumping, running, working with large groups of young children, responding and reacting to emergencies.
• Environment: Indoor and outdoor recreational environment subject to noise, distractions, seasonal heat, adverse weather conditions, and periodic interruptions. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible. Strong stamina required.
• Other Tasks: Program set-up and take-down, assisting with cleaning and setup, encouraging creativity, fostering a positive environment, reporting problems and concerns, and performing other tasks as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire.
• Not able to sponsor work visas.
• Completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment.
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

Additional Information

The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Bellevue welcomes the world and embraces its future while respecting its past. The City of Bellevue is committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision-making are: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.