Specialized Pre K Assistant Teacher at Wallingford Seattle KinderCare
About the role
Assist teachers with the implementation of KinderCare's curriculum, and State Pre-K requirements, in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child; create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children. Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
Required Skills and Experience
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Meet state specific Pre-K guidelines for the role
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
- Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
Pay
Range of pay $15.95 - $25.05 Hourly. In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.
Benefits
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones