Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Lake Stevens Daycare & Preschool — Lake Stevens, WA

$18–$20 per hour, depending on experience | Full-time | In person

Join a small, family-owned center where you can get to know the children, families and coworkers you work with every day. We’re looking for a dependable, patient assistant teacher who enjoys helping children learn through play and supporting a classroom team.

What you’ll do

• Support the lead teacher with activities, classroom routines and transitions.

• Supervise and engage with children during indoor activities and outdoor play.

• Help with meals, diapering and toilet learning as appropriate to the classroom.

• Keep classroom materials clean and organized.

• Help document daily activities in Brightwheel and communicate respectfully with families and staff.

What we’re looking for

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Patience, calm communication and willingness to learn.

• Ability to follow classroom routines and work cooperatively with lead staff.

• Enjoyment of hands-on work with young children.

Childcare experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person. Applicants must meet applicable background-check and training requirements.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, with shifts scheduled within our 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. operating hours. Exact hours will be discussed based on center needs and your availability.

Benefits

Paid sick leave, discounted childcare, professional development assistance, meals provided and paid time off. Paid holidays are available subject to eligibility and staff-scorecard expectations.

Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief note about your interest in working with children and your weekday availability.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person