Employment

Westside School is looking for both teachers and instructional assistants with experience working with children in grades preschool to eighth grade to add to our substitute roster. We also need substitutes for music and performing arts, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and physical education.

The ideal candidate will be accessible for early morning calls. Candidates with partial availability during the week are also encouraged to apply. Please submit resume and references to employment@westsideschool.org.

Compensation

$35.00/hour

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org. Applications missing any portion will be considered incomplete.

Westside School is seeking a part-time individual to work in our Extended Day Program (EDP) for Grades K-8. The role of the EDP staff member is to supervise children, coordinate activities, and work in conjunction with other staff and the Extended Day Director. This position may include additional school duties and has the potential to be full-time during the summer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students in the Extended Day Program.
• Greet students and monitor sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Instruct students in small groups, individually, or as a whole class.
• Maintain a healthy, fun, and structured classroom environment.
• Assist with snack preparation.
• Maintain tidiness and organization of EDP classrooms and the school playground.
• Serve as a role model for students.

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handlers Permit, First Aid/CPR certification, Bloodborne Pathogens certification, Mandated Reporting training, and 30-hours of Child Care Basics, or willingness to obtain.
• Portable Background Check/Fingerprinting and Tuberculin Skin Test, as required by DCYF, or willingness to obtain.
• Love of working with children in an outstanding professional setting.
• Prior experience working with preschool and/or elementary school students.
• A willingness to learn about, reflect upon, and support a dynamic learning environment.
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes.
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff.
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents.
• An expressed effort to collaborate with colleagues, accept feedback and conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 1:45-5:45pm or 2:45-5:45pm

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, hourly position for the 2024-2025 school year. $25.00 - $27.00/hour

Reports to: Director of Auxiliary Programs & Risk Management

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter, with three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org

Westside School is seeking a part-time individual to teach in our Early Learning Extended Day Program, Stay and Play. The role of the Stay and Play Teacher is to supervise children, coordinate activities, and work in conjunction with the Stay and Play Lead Teacher and staff and the Early Learning Division Head. This position may include additional school duties and has the potential to be full-time during the summer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students in the Stay and Play Program.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and lessons.
• Instruct students in small groups, individually, or as a whole class.
• Maintain a healthy, fun, and structured classroom environment.
• Assist with snack preparation.
• Maintain tidiness and organization of Early Learning classrooms and the school playground.
• Serve as a role model for students.

Successful candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Love of working with children in an outstanding professional setting.
• Prior experience working with 3-5 year olds
• A willingness to learn about, reflect upon, and support a dynamic learning environment.
• Understanding of how systematic and institutional barriers affect students' learning experiences and outcomes.
• Sensitivity to issues of bias, racism, prejudice, and stereotyping.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff.
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents.
• An expressed effort to collaborate with colleagues, accept feedback and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• WA State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) for Child Care Center: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Qualifications  Required*
  • Westside will cover the cost of all requirements

*Candidates who do not have the required degree/certificate will be considered with a commitment to complete them within a specified length of time from start of employment.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 2:30-5:30pm

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, hourly position for the 2024-2025 school year. $25.00 - $27.00/hour

Reports to: Early Learning Division Head

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter, with three professional references, to employment@westsideschool.org