SPP Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping preschool-age children learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom?

Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is seeking an SPP Assistant Teacher to join our Seattle Preschool Program classroom at our MLK Early Learning Center in Seattle, WA . This role partners with the Lead Teacher to support instruction, child development, assessment, family engagement, classroom routines, and SPP requirements in a multilingual and dual language learning environment.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and creating opportunities for immigrant and refugee children to thrive, we'd love to meet you.

Key Details:

• Pay: $24-$32 per hour, depending on verified education, qualifications, and relevant experience
• Please Note: Placement within the range is based on verified education and relevant qualified experience after confirming the candidate meets SPP qualification requirements
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 403(b), PTO, paid holidays, and more
• Location: MLK Early Learning Center, Seattle, WA
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite position supporting children and families in ReWA's early learning program

Who We Are:

For more than 40 years, Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) has empowered refugee and immigrant women and families through culturally and linguistically responsive services. ReWA serves families representing more than 70 countries and dozens of languages, helping build stronger, more vibrant communities throughout the region. 

Our Early Learning Services create inclusive classrooms that honor children's languages, cultures, identities, and strengths while building strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Want to learn more? Visit rewa.org.

Who You Are:

You're a caring and dependable early childhood educator who enjoys helping young children learn through play, exploration, routines, and positive relationships. You work well as part of a classroom team and believe children learn best when their languages, cultures, identities, and strengths are welcomed and celebrated.

Qualifications:

Required

• Meet the current DEEL/MERIT qualification requirements for an SPP Assistant Teacher
• Generally, this includes an AA in Early Childhood Education or another associate degree with the required ECE coursework under the current SPP standard
• Ability to meet applicable Washington State child care licensing, background check, health and safety, and SPP requirements
• Experience supporting young children in an early learning, preschool, childcare, or related educational setting

Preferred:

• Previous Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) experience preferred but not required. Candidates who meet or are eligible to meet current SPP qualification requirements are encouraged to apply.
• Experience supporting preschool curriculum and classroom planning
• Experience with child observation, assessment, and documentation
• Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD and other child assessment tools
• Experience with culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices and supporting dual language learners
• Experience working with diverse children and families
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Additional Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
• A collaborative, team oriented mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating welcoming learning environments

What You'll Do:

Classroom & Learning Support

• Partner with the Lead Teacher to implement curriculum and daily learning activities
• Support classroom routines, transitions, small-group activities, and individualized learning experiences
• Help create a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive classroom environment

Child Development, Assessment & Documentation

• Participate in child observations, documentation, assessment, and classroom planning
• Support Teaching Strategies GOLD and other required SPP assessment and documentation processes
• Maintain licensing, SPP/DEEL, health and safety, and classroom requirements

Family & Relationship Building

• Build positive and responsive relationships with children and families
• Support a classroom environment that values children's languages, cultures, identities, and strengths

Team Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, Instructional Coach, site administration, and classroom support staff
• Participate in required professional development, coaching, planning, and team meetings

Education Verification:

Candidates must meet current DEEL/MERIT qualification requirements for an SPP Assistant Teacher. An AA, BA, or higher degree in another field does not automatically qualify a candidate without the required ECE coursework. Education, ECE coursework, and MERIT qualifications will be verified before determining eligibility.

Previous SPP experience is preferred but not required for candidates who meet or are eligible to meet the applicable qualification requirements. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: ReWA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and workplace. Women, people of color, immigrants, refugees, multilingual candidates, and members of historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.