Assistant Teacher (No Weekends + Benefits)

Job Description

Job Description

Early Learning Assistant (No Weekends + Childcare Benefits)Location: Whatcom County, WA Pay: $21.00Type: Full-Time Make a living by making a difference. At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County, we don't just supervise kids-we build community leaders. If you are patient, energetic, and love helping children reach their milestones through play, we want to meet you.Why Join the Club?Work-Life Balance: No weekend work. Ever.Childcare Perks: Low or no-cost childcare for most employees (via MERIT).Affordable Health Care: Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% employer-paid base plans for Dental/Vision).Future Planning: 401k with up to 6% match after one year.Supportive Environment: Access to a free Employee Assistance Program and a team that values diversity and inclusion.Your Impact: As an Early Learning Assistant, you are the backbone of our classroom. You'll work alongside a Lead Teacher to create a safe, fun, and high-energy environment for children (birth through age 10).Engage: Lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.Support: Assist with classroom management and daily routines.Connect: Build positive relationships with families and fellow staff.Grow: Gain valuable experience in the field of education and youth development.What We're Looking For:A genuine passion for working with children.The ability to stay patient and positive in a busy, high-energy environment.A team player who is ready to jump in and help wherever needed.Two years of experience supervising groups of children in a professional work environment.Must be able to pass a background check.Ready to apply? We've made it easy. Skip the long forms-simply upload your resume to get started!Apply today! Visit our website to learn more about how we are inspiring opportunities and modeling excellence for everyone who walks through our doors. PAY RANGE: $21.00BENEFITS:Low or no cost childcare for most employees registered with MERITEmployee assistance program (free to all employees)Paid holidays (8 for Full-Time and 5 for Part-Time) + 1 self-selected holiday per yearMedical insurance for Full-Time (employee pays $81/month for employee only coverage)Dental insurance for Full-Time (base plan paid 100% by BGCWC for employee only coverage)Vision insurance for Full-Time (plan paid 100% by BGCWC for employee only coverage)Life Insurance/Supplemental/Spouse/Children Insurance available (50% of life insurance premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employeesLong Term Disability (50% of premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employeesNo weekend workSick Days accrual per WA State Sick Leave Law for part-time employees401k plan after 60 days (up to 6% match after 1 year of service)We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences - and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community.