Pre-School Assistant

Pre-School Assistant

Salary

$19.10 - $26.36 Hourly

Location

Crossroads Comm Ctr, 16000 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Variable

Job Number

26-00193

Department

Parks and Community Services

Division

PCS Recreation Crossroads

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

City of Bellevue Crossroads Community Center is seeking a Pre-School Assistant Teacher for our pre-school program. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. The primary responsibility of the pre-school assistant is to provide supervision and safety of the children always, under the guidance of the pre-school teacher. Each day the assistant and teacher are responsible to check the children in/out of the pre-school classroom, insure that a Child Waiver Form is completed by the parent/guardian and provide art, singing, circle time, exploration and structured games and activities to the children. The assistant will work with a pre-school teacher to develop a cooperative, supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere. The ideal candidate would have experience working with pre-school and/or elementary age children.

Duration and Hours:

The pre-school is from 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Monday through Friday. The assistant will be expected to arrive at 9a.m. In addition the preschool is offered the first Saturday of every month. CPR/First aid training will be offered once a year, attendance is mandatory. Attendance is key to this position, days off are Saturday and Sunday only.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in preparing, creating, and/or adapting instructional materials centered on seasonal activities
• Helping to assess the needs of the children served.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of pre-school children.
• Assists in maintaining stringent safety procedures always, regardless of location.
• Assists teacher in maintaining, and creating any necessary paperwork related to position, such as sign-in sheets, daily reports, and/or incident and accident reports.
• Experience and/or training are desired, specific to the responsibilities and competencies of this role.
• Assists teacher checking children in/out daily of class daily.
• Encourages children to follow rules and routines.
• Assists teacher in setting up the room daily.
• Assists teacher in cleaning up the room daily.
• Encourages children to take turns and share.
• Assists with circle time
• Helps managing transitions (going from one activity to the next)
• Taking children outdoors or in the gym for play time daily with the teacher.
• Encourage children to use words to resolve conflicts.
• Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions and new or emergency situations.
• Encourages creativity of children and helps foster a positive environment in the classroom.
• Assists in performing tasks to enhance the effectiveness of the learning environment.
• Report all problems and concerns immediately to the teacher and/or Recreation Coordinator or the Center Supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old, with a high school diploma.
• Two or more years of experience in recreation activity or program or in the general recreation field
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Experience supervising young children.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, reliable and trustworthy.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Be sensitive to the needs of the children.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must pass the Criminal Background check.
• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification prior to start date.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or set up arts/crafts, games, play sports, physically play and demonstrate games, work with arts and crafts materials, jump and run.

• Indoor and outdoor recreational environment subject to noise, distractions, seasonal heat, adverse weather conditions and periodic interruptions.

• Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.

• Strong stamina

• Assist with program set-up and take-down.

• Employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

• Employee may be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

• Ability to work with large group of young children.

• Be able to respond and react to an emergency in an effective manner.

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire
• Hours may vary depending on the prep time needed and clean up time aside from class teaching hours.
• Note: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (130 hours per month).

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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This is a part-time position. Are you wanting part time (varied hours) employment working hours 9:30-12:30?

• YES
• NO

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2026-2027 School year are you able to provide full preschool program August 2026 - June 2027; Mon-Fri?

• YES
• NO

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If you answered "no" to the question above, please summarize your availability or dates you know you will not be available

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Do you have experience working with young children in a classroom, childcare, camp, volunteer, or family setting?

• YES
• NO

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Please describe any experience you have working with young children in a classroom, childcare, camp, volunteer, or family setting. OR Briefly describe your experience in early childhood education (work, volunteer, school, etc.).

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Why are you interested in the Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Crossroads Community Center and working with preschool-aged children

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Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/