Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

PELC is a learning center, not a babysitting center. We are looking for individuals with a strong passion for learning to join our team!

Responsibilities

Provide reliable classroom coverage across age groups, ensuring constant supervision, health & safety, and a warm, engaging environment. Follow daily routines and lesson plans, support behavior guidance, and team with classroom staff so ratios and licensing requirements are always met.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain active supervision, accurate headcounts, and required ratios at all times (indoors, outdoors, transitions).
• Follow posted schedules; support circle time, centers, meals/snacks, naps, and outdoor play.
• Implement teacher plans; facilitate age-appropriate activities that promote social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Practice diapering/toileting, safe sleep, handwashing, sanitation, allergy/food plans, and mealtime assistance per center procedures.
• Perform basic health checks; complete incident/accident and medication logs as directed.
• Keep spaces clean, organized, and inviting; sanitize mouthed toys and high-touch surfaces per schedule.
• Communicate positively with children, families, and staff; model PELC values and follow confidentiality guidelines.
• Follow all PELC policies and state licensing rules (WAC 110-300), including mandatory reporting.
• Take direction from Lead/Assistant Teachers and Admin; step into any classroom as needed.
• Support teachers by preparing the classroom for the next day (tidying, sanitizing toys, restocking supplies).
• Assist with cleaning responsibilities, including wiping tables, organizing materials, and sanitizing high-touch areas.
• Collaborate with staff to complete closing checklists and lock-up procedures as directed by the Director or Lead Teachers.
• Roles may include opening/closing shifts and short-notice assignments.

Qualifications

• MERIT Profile Registered
• Minimum Age : 16 years
• Experience: no experience required but preferred.
• Education : High school diploma, GED, or enrolled.
• Requirements: Clear Background check, Negative TB Test, Proof of MMR vaccinations (or Proof of immunity)
• Warm, caring personality with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and engage in floor-level activities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Work Schedule

• Part-time or full-time, Monday–Friday.
• From 2h to 8h shift (depending on needs)

Benefits

• Professional development assistance
• Paid time off (1.5h per 40h worked)
• Opportunity for financial education

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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