Teaching Assistant

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

Required Education & Experience High School Graduate AA/BA College Graduate preferred

Bilingual applicants encouraged

Related work experience

Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Word and Excel Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills over the phone and in person

Key Competencies Early Childhood Development & Classroom Support:
Supports children’s learning, developmental progress, daily routines, and participation in preschool activities.

Child Safety & Positive Behavior Support:
Maintains a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment while reinforcing appropriate behavior and supporting children’s daily care needs.

Classroom Organization & Operational Support:
Prepares learning materials and activities, maintains classroom supplies and equipment, and assists with daily administrative and housekeeping tasks.

Collaboration & Teamwork:
Works effectively with educators, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to provide consistent, coordinated support for children and families.

Minimum Prerequisites Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check

Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies

Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes

Possess a valid Washington State driver's license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage

Be able to lift 40 pounds

Pass tuberculosis test

Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified

Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result

Provide proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity
** Kindering is subject to multiple executive orders requiring all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. We require those supervising and providing in-person services to children to be vaccinated and are unable to accommodate any exceptions. For other positions that can be accommodated, employees must apply and be…