Preschool Co-Lead Teacher ($18.36-$24.48/hour + Benefits) – Start Date of June 2020 – Hutch Kids Child Care Center – Seattle, WA

Hutch Kids Child Care Center provides care for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. We are seeking experienced candidates for the position of Lead Preschool Teacher. At Hutch Kids, we use the Creative Curriculum as a framework to thoughtfully construct a child-centered, developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum that encourages children’s self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline.

As a whole and within each classroom, we consider ourselves a community of learners. Teachers work as a team with a co-teacher and an assistant teacher to develop and implement a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment suited for the individual developmental needs of each child. Low classroom ratios allow for the development of secure, lasting relationships between children, teachers, and families. Hutch Kids is accredited by NAEYC and participates in Early Achievers.

Strong candidates will be patient and professional, with a child-centered philosophy of how children learn and grow. Must be a team player and love all children.

Salary range for this position is $38,189-$50,918/annual ($18.36-$24.48/hourly) depending on degree earned in Early Childhood Education.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for the position.

Job Type: Full-time, 40-hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

Duties

• Plan & implement emergent, interest-based curriculum
• Observe & document children’s development
• Plan & conduct parent-teacher conferences three times a year
• Write daily emails to families keeping them updated on classroom curriculum & activities

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an AA degree in ECE (or be working towards your degree), BA preferred
• Minimum of 2-years teaching experience with preschoolers.

Benefits

• Fully subsidized ORCA card (for public transportation) or potential for access to paid parking permit
• Medical Insurance (Employer covers 85%)
• Vision Insurance (Employer covers 85%)
• Dental Insurance (Employer covers 85%)
• A matching 401-k after one year of employment
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (10/year)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)