Assistant Teacher Needed - $16-20/hr.

Summary

We are committed to providing an educational program that is challenging, creative, nurturing and child-centered. By offering an inviting, stimulating environment and developmentally appropriate programming, we see that each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth is encouraged and valued. We believe learning should be a joyful experience and encourage each child on their own journey of exploration and curiosity while developing a life-long love of learning.

Our philosophy is based upon both the Reggio-Emilia and Forest School approach. Our belief is that children are competent individuals who can construct their own meaning of their experiences. The teacher’s role is not to provide all the correct answers, but rather to provide a setting for discovery and learning.

Our approach is hands-on and multi-sensory. We recognize that children have a natural curiosity and a predisposition to enjoy both the expected and unexpected. Children engage in active exploration and investigation to make sense of their world. This happens through trial and error, asking questions, taking risks and challenging themselves. We strive to fuel children’s investigative impulses by encouraging discovery, promoting questioning, challenging ideas, and assisting the children in formulating connections to experiences.

We appreciate and respect children’s multiple ways of demonstrating their intelligence. Children are encouraged to develop their individual strengths and each child’s unique contribution to their community is valued and appreciated. Their individuality and strengths are recognized and celebrated while opportunities are created to provide exposure to, and enhancement of, other abilities and skills. Children will be given the opportunity to express themselves through music, painting, drama, song, movement and play.

The JSL program draws from several models of child development including the Reggio-Emilia and Forest School models. Our focus is to create an inclusive, child-led, emergent-curriculum program steeped in the belief that children are strong, capable, creative thinkers who can explore their ideas in a myriad of ways. Components which are incorporated into our program include:

Classrooms that are creative and inspirational spaces;

• Children, family, teachers, parents and community that are interactive and collaborative;
• An awareness and appreciation of the natural world in which the environment is viewed as a secondary classroom;
• Opportunities for artistic expression in a variety of media; and
• Documentation of children’s activities, exploration and learning, written observations, as well as developmental screening and assessments.

Duties

Journey School Lynnwood (JSL) is looking for passionate and dedicated Assistant Teachers to join our team:

• Do you love working with kids? JSL a Reggio-inspired, partial outdoor preschool that uses child-lead, project-based, emergent curriculum.
• Do you like to create projects, activities and learning opportunities for kids? Teachers create and implement programming that is developmentally appropriate and integrates hands-on activities and learning.
• Do you enjoy the outdoors, investigating and exploring the environment around you? Candidates must love being outdoors with kids, getting down on their level in all sorts of weather and engaging/building a bond/connection.
• Can you keep your composure when multitasking and prioritizing multiple needs at the same time? Candidates must be able to model positive behavior management and engagement.
• Do you find joy in everyday silliness and work toward being part of a team? Having a sense of humor, being a team player and calm under pressure is critical.

Requirements

An Assistant teacher must meet the following qualifications:

• Assistant teacher(s) will support lead teachers, lead some activities, and participate in on-the job training of our documentation process(es).

* supports/implements activities
* picture taking (for social apps)
* logging documentation
* child engagement
* follow cleaning schedule
* follows classroom duties list for each shift
* personal care support
* incident reports
* classroom management support
* behavior management support

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma / GED
• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Model positive behavior management and engagement
• Must be ok being outside in ALL weather and ALL seasons
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and a negative TB test or willing to obtain upon employment.
• Must be able to pass a DCYF criminal background check

This program participates in Early Achievers
Local Candidates only. Equal opportunity employer.

Nice To Haves

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 to 2+ years of experience in child-care preferred
• Age Groups: Toddler ; Preschool ; School-age
• Valid Driver's License | ability to occasionally operate a 15 passenger van
• Knowledge/Experience with: Potty training ; diaper changing ; standing diaper changing
• Excellent Work Ethic and commitment to job requirements and time and attendance policies
• Some college preferred
• Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Education(ECE), Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Child Development Coursework
• Initial Certificate or specialization
• Short Certificate by 2026
• State Certificate ; DCYF Stackable Certificate

This program participates in Early Achievers
Local Candidates only. Equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance benefits offered with company contribution
• 401K and match
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Accrued Paid Time Off / Sick Time / as well as 4+ weeks of scheduled paid time off.
• Engaged and supportive leadership and management. Open communication encouraged
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Free parking
• Convenient location accessible by public transportation

This program participates in Early Achievers.
Local Candidates Only. Equal Opportunity Employer.