The Role
Supports early childhood education programs by developing lessons, incorporating developmental objectives, observing classrooms, supporting teachers, identifying training and resource needs, maintaining classroom environments, and assisting the Center Director with special projects. The role requires working directly around young children, including lifting up to 40 pounds and performing physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Summary Generated by Built In
Little Hands Daycare is a licensed childcare center seeking an energic Education Specialist! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic education expert who is passionate about early childhood education.
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require an associate in early childhood education OR at least 21 early childcare education credit hours + completion of a business administration course and previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility as a Lead Teacher.
Required Shift: Monday - Friday, Full-time
Compensation: $19/hour, based on education and experience
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
- Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Match
- Discounts for Childcare
- Fun and Positive Place to Work
- Open Door Policy
- Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our staff!
Our Hiring Process:
- Resume screen
- Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
- On-site interview with Regional Director (60 minutes)
- Virtual Interview with Center Director (30-45 minutes)
- Offer
Main Job Responsibilities:
- Program development and Childcare Teacher interaction development
- Review classroom interactions, behaviors, routines to identify development needs and provide support per CD.
- Identify training/resource needs in areas of program, sanitation, regulatory compliance with CD and provide hands on support where needed or requested.
- Assist CD with special projects and childcare classroom environments
- Lesson Planning and Program development
- Incorporate developmental objectives into LP’s and oversee modification requests of staff.
- Integrate activities and developmental goals into Tadpole system and Daily Reports.
- Classroom Observations and Maintenance
- Conduct classroom observations as needed or requested by CD using current monthly observation forms.
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education
- At least 21 Early Childhood Education credit hours
- Completion of a Business Administration course
- Previous experience working as a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare facility
- Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday
- Ability to work around small children, including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
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The Company
What We Do
Sundance Preschool is a Bellevue, Washington, early-childhood education and childcare center serving infants through pre-kindergarten. It provides a safe, fun, enriching, curriculum-focused environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive. The center emphasizes nurturing care, age-appropriate learning, family partnership, and preparation for continued growth, with programs supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, and educational development throughout early childhood and beyond, helping children grow with confidence.
