Assistant Preschool Teacher - Crossroads Community Center

Salary: $18.15 - $25.05 Hourly
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Variable
Job Number: 23-00630
Department: Parks and Community Services
Division: PCS Recreation Crossroads
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary
Crossroads Community Center is hiring an Assistant Pre-school Teacher!
We are seeking an Assistant Pre-School Teacher for our Pre-Kindergarten 4- and 5-year-old program. The primary responsibility of the pre-school assistant is to always provide supervision and safety of the children. Each day the preschool assistant is responsible to assist in signing the children in/out of class, ensure that a Child Waiver Form is completed by the parent/guardian. The Parkside classroom at Crossroads is full of learning activities and opportunities for growth, both academically and socially. The assistant will support the teacher by helping to provide art, singing, circle time exploration, and structured games and activities, with a monthly based theme. The assistant will work with the pre-school teacher to develop a cooperative, supportive, and enthusiastic atmosphere. The ideal candidate would have experience working with pre-school and/or elementary children and with diverse populations.
Work Schedule:
The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm., 4-week summer component.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for helping the teacher plan and implementing an age-appropriate inclusive pre-school program, for a diverse group of preschool age children with a 4-week summer component.
• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Always provide supervision of the children.
• Work with the teacher to provide adequate equipment and activities.
• Ensure equipment and the room is clean, well maintained, and always safe. Report any concerns to the lead teacher, coordinator, or Center supervisor.
• Prepare daily materials for the children under the direction of the teacher.
• Set up and clean up the room daily, under the direction of the teacher.
• Support the teacher in helping to introduce math and literacy concepts.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Assist in transitions (going from one activity to the next).
• Encourage children to use words to resolve conflicts.
• Encourage children to take turns and share.
• Support the teacher in activities for children including songs, games, and storytelling.
• Build children's self-esteem.
• Assist teacher in establishing routines and provide positive guidance.
• Provide a safe and secure inclusive environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Assist with circle time, story time.
• Assist with leading children into the gym, overseeing children with teacher.
• Encourages creativity of children and helps foster a positive environment in the classroom.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Work is performed with moderate supervision.
• Job responsibilities are clearly defined, however, there may be opportunities for decision making with program activity.
• Program will include working with a Lead Teacher.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience or education in recreation or a related field.
• Early Childhood Education, or a combination of ECE knowledge, training and experience working in a preschool setting.
• First Aid, CPR, AED or other specialized training or experience will be required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to children, parents, and City staff.
• Experience and/or training are desired, specific to the responsibilities and competencies of this role, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.
• Experience working with diverse populations, bi-lingual preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and early education theories and practices.
• Ability to work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors.

This is a variable, non-exempt, non-union position.
Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours are 22.5 hours.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

For more information, call Judi Hagen at 425.452.4874 or via email or Vicki Drake at 425.452.4874 or via email
HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Questions when requested and can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require 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.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.
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