Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of young children? Would you like to work for an employer that embraces and promotes the inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities? Is working for a nationally recognized nonprofit that has been around for 100 years, and has been in Washington state for *75 years *important to you? If so, apply to be an Assistant Teacher at our Growing Years childcare development center (Hrs of Operation 6am-6pm). We are hiring for multiple positions!

Your Role:

Assistant Teacher works under the guidance of the lead teacher and therapists and assist in developmental activities. They may provide instruction to small groups of children and may supervise the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.

Please submit your resume for consideration Benefits: Part-time and Full-time *staff qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with *a 75% employer contribution toward premiums, Paid Sick Leave, up to 45 days of Maternity/Paternity Leave if not qualified for FMLA/WA PFML, 403b Retirement Savings Plan + employer contribution, Retention Bonuses (2nd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th anniversary), Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted enrollment (ESW childcare centers, adult centers, or camp), and the option to enroll in a Transportation and/or Health FSA, and Aflac. // Newly hired staff working 35+ hours/week also receive 11 Paid Holidays and accrue 2 weeks Paid Vacation (increases at the 2nd, 5th, and 10th anniversary).

Paid Sick Time: Full-time staff receive 96 hours annually; *Part-time/Temporary *staff accrue 1 hour/40 hours worked with a limit of 56 hours.

*Location: *Easterseals Washington's Growing Years childcare development center is situated between West Seattle and Downtown, just 5 miles from South Seattle College, and conveniently located with access to Highway 509, the West Seattle Bridge, East Marginal Way and I-5, adjacent to the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

Growing Years provides a multi-cultural educational approach and an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities learn and play side-by-side each and every day. We utilize Individual Education Plans for children that may benefit from them and operate our centers to NAEYC standards. To learn more about our childcare centers, visit https://www.easterseals.com/washington

Easterseals Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We are committed to a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our employees contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19 to $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Pref