Teaching Assistant (56018)

Purpose

We are seeking to hire someone with proven effectiveness in working with parents and families from a range of cultural backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion to fill the role of Teaching Assistant. This person will develop, coordinate, and implement classroom support as part of early childhood preschool education for enrolled children. Enhance children’s development and learning environments through a combination of parent coaching, groups, and direct support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide support to all classrooms by knowing all routines and schedules, stepping into class when a substitute or extra support is needed
• Assist children in performing scheduled activities, monitor children’s progress in instructional programs, monitor and reinforce appropriate child behavior and safety, maintain children’s cleanliness
• Assist with classroom set-up and clean up, maintain and prepare classroom supplies, maintain and clean up toys and equipment, record classroom attendance, prepare art activities
• Supervise and maintain kitchen in clean order, maintain kitchen supplies, compile shopping lists for snacks, complete shopping for classroom snacks, do laundry
• Attend monthly department meetings, and quarterly All-Staff meetings
• Provide support to educators, therapists, and other departments
• Collaborate with staff daily and work as a team member
• Complete other duties as assigned by Teaching Assistant Manager, Bothell Education Department Manager, and others