Child Care Teacher

Childcare Teacher UW Medical Center – Children’s Center at Northwest

Outstanding opportunity for a Teacher at the UW Medical Center Children’s Center at Northwest.

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift
• 100% Onsite

The UW Medical Center Children’s Center at Northwest offers year‑round care to infants, toddlers, and preschool children. The center operates by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, emphasizing child‑centered learning and respect for each child’s natural development.

• Create and implement classroom curriculum aligned with the UWMC‑Northwest childcare philosophy.
• Oversee staff and volunteers working directly with the children.
• Oversee classroom arrangement, organization, storage, maintenance, and clean‑up.
• Attend to daily needs of children such as meal preparation, feeding, clean‑up, diaper changing, and toilet training.
• Implement individual behavioral plans.
• Observe and document children’s learning.
• Maintain daily written records on individual children, including attendance, eating, sleeping, accidents, and medication.
• Recommend referrals and provide input for parent conferences.
• Attend all required trainings, including State Training and Registry System (STARS) classes.

• Associate Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate.
• OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Equivalent education/experience substitutes for all minimum qualifications except when legal requirements (license/certification/registration) apply.

Pay Range Minimum: $24.07 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $34.90 hourly

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.