Licensed Preschool Assistant Teacher (Meadowbrook Community Center)

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location – Meadowbrook Community Center - Seattle, WA 98125 Position Type – Full Time Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.30 Hourly Job Location – Meadowbrook Community Center -10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Position Type – Full-time Starting Salary - $22.00 Hourly Full range - $22.00 - $25.30 (Employee may earn up to $25.30/hr with continued employment.) Schedule Full-time position, 40 hours per week, with adjustments based on program needs, including Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) required planning time, trainings and team meetings. Licensed Preschool Assistant Teacher Responsibilities Support the lead teacher in delivering and implementing daily curriculum activities for children ages 3–5. Maintain a safe and nurturing environment by actively supervising children and assisting with classroom management. Facilitate learning activities and support social-emotional development through play and structured lessons. Collaborate with preschool staff to prepare materials, set up activities, and participate in classroom events. Maintain a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 to ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all children. Report directly to the Licensed Preschool Director for guidance and support. Licensed Preschool Assistant Teacher Qualifications Education Must have High School Diploma (minimum hiring requirement) Seattle Preschool Programs (SPP) requires require an associate degree or higher (by Fall 2026) verified as "approved" in MERIT in: Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field, OR An associate degree or higher from an accredited college, verified as "approved" in MERIT, AND At least 20 approved ECE quarter credits verified through MERIT (up to 10 of these may be ECE-School Age hybrid credits) Experience At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 3-5 in a preschool setting 1 year of experience supporting and implementing curriculum activities for a large group of children Experience supervising and directing children during programming is preferred Certifications (required) DCYF Preservice Requirements and General Staff Qualifications Benefits 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with 5% match Paid time off (PTO) including 12 paid holidays and a floating holiday Flexible Spending Account Life insurance *This program is a Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) funded Seattle Preschool Program (SPP). #J-18808-Ljbffr Associated Recreation Council