Childcare Assistant Teacher

About This Role

Assistant Toddler/Young Preschool Teacher

The Shyne School — Woodinville, WA

Join a supportive, stable community where educators thrive and feel valued!

A high school diploma and positive attitude is your primary requirement, we would like you to have experience working with children. We will train!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• True Work Stability:
  Set shifts from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM (Monday–Friday). Teachers do not getting sent home early for low numbers.
• Strong Team Culture:
  Collaborative environment with incredibly low turnover. Most staff stay 5 to 17 years!
• Low Ratios, High Support: 7:1 ratio (14 children total) with two teachers always in the classroom.
• Paid Professional Growth:
  Earn your Initial 12-credit ECE certificate online for free via the Early Achievers Scholarship.
• Competitive Pay: $21.50 – $23.00+ per hour, based on your experience and education. Will Train for entry level position.
• NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS
• Childcare discount of 50%, if we have space

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, long-term Assistant Teacher to partner with our Lead Young Preschool Teacher starting August 2026. In this role, you will help guide a sweet group of 2- to 3-year-olds as they learn, play, and master toilet training before transitioning to Preschool. Our philosophy is play-based and focuses on the whole child. We view behavior as communication and prioritize deep bonds with students and strong partnerships with families.

Your

Responsibilities

You will support our Lead Teacher in creating a joyful, safe space where toddlers can explore, play, and build their independence.

• Partner in Teaching:
  Support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom management and play-based learning.
• Track Progress:
  Assist in tracking child development using Creative Curriculum and Procare WA tools.
• Connect with Families:
  Build positive, open relationships and handle daily parent communication.
• Maintain Consistency:
  Stay with your dedicated class to provide the stable environment our children need.

What We Look For

• Experience:
  
  Some previous classroom experience working with young children.
• Education:
  
  A passion for Early Childhood Education (ECE training is a huge plus!).
• Certification Requirement:
  Have or be willing to earn your Initial 12-credit ECE certificate (fully funded).
• Commitment:
  Looking for a professional ready to make a 2+ year commitment for classroom consistency.
• Health & Safety:
  Proof of MMR vaccination as mandated by Washington State.

Ready to Shyne with us?

If you want to build a career in a high-quality program that goes beyond licensing requirements, we want to meet you!

What You’ll Do Daily Schedule and Duties

2:30
- Wake up- bathroom

3:00
- Snack Clean up
- Outdoor Transition or inside freeplay

4:45
- Lead Assistant leaves – Combine with Dewdrops

5:30 – School Closes

Assist with putting mats away, diapers, trash, dishes, play yard supervision, closing the classroom and school.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must take Basic Childcare Training 30 hours, FREE online training (have or get by 30 days).
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• DCYF Portable Background Check (Register for a STARS#, Merit Account FREE)
• TB test
• Proof of MMR

QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: light to medium lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.

Certificates & Licenses

• STARS r
• Register with MERIT
• DCYF Portable Background Check.
• Washington State Driver’s License/
• Continuing Education/ Training
• CPR and First Aid Certificate, reimbursed
• (HIV) Blood…