Assistant Teacher SHYNE

The Shyne School is a private, play based, sole entity, Early Learning school for 1 to 5 year old's in Woodinville, WA on the boarder line of Redmond in a wooded setting.

We are seeking an afternoon Assistant (aide) with Young Preschool. The schedule is Monday to Thursday 2:30-5:30 PM and Friday 1:30 to 5:30. This an entry level position with on the job training. We are looking for someone with experience working with children, credits in Early Childhood Education desired. This role supports our Toddler/Young Preschool program. The children are two+ years in the fall and turn three+ by the end of summer.

We aim to provide the highest quality program on the Eastside, exceeding licensing requirements through our participation in Early Achievers. You will work Monday through Friday, 2:30AM to 5:30 PM, assisting teachers who holds ECE degrees.

You will:

• Guiding behavior
• Managing the classroom environment.
• Track attendance
• Close the classroom and kitchen for the day

We value the essential work our teachers do and strive to create a supportive professional environment. We are looking for warm, nurturing educators who embrace a developmental appropriate, play based approach, providing a rich environment that encourages children to become active learners.

Our goal is for new teachers to transition into the classroom effectively before taking over the position.

We look for long time teachers interested in committing 2 or more years. We are always on the search for substitutes, if you are looking for extra hours with flexibility. We participate in the Early Achievers rating system, similar to NAEYC accreditation. More information can be found on our school website. Katrina Brooke, our long term director of 24 years started as an Aid, Assistant teacher, Lead Teacher, Program Supervisor and then Director.

Come join our team!

You would arrive at the end of nap, 2:30 put away mats, assist with toileting/dipaers, 3:00 snack time, story time, 3:30 outside play, closing the classroom and greeting parents at the end of the day.

Closing the classroom includes picking up toys, washing toys, laundry, end of the day dishes, taking garbage cans to the curb once a week.

This an entry level job but we look for aides that have experience working with children, and customer service. Need a reliable teachers, children need consistancy.

Classes or degree in ECE.

• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Staff have paid sick time, holiday pay and we are an Early Acheivers Center. Staff qualify for an ECE Grant to pay for an AA degree.

Since 1983 The Shyne School has been providing high quality care for children 1 to 6 years old. We have long term teachers 5 to 18 years and the director Katrina Brooke has been here for 23 years. Teachers have a voice, are valued and seen. The Shyne School is in Woodinville, Washington; about one mile North of Redmond city limits, on Avondale Road.

We are close to Kirkland and Duvall as well. We specialize in licensed play-based educational programs for children ages 1 to 5 years old. Parents have the flexibility to choose from three different daily schedules for toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten. We have long-term staff. Teachers are consistently in their own classrooms and not sent home when numbers are low so you can expect a consist ant number of hours.

We are non-corporate, sole owner and teachers and director make program decisions. Low teacher turn over, low student turn over. We are full for fall, with waiting lists. We just have a spot for a great Full Time assistant teacher. The school also has students who are up to 6 years old during school holidays. You can google our Shyneschool web site.