Support Teacher/Teacher Aide

Eastside Children’s Academy is a bi-lingual (Chinese & English) early childhood and preschool provider located in Bellevue, Washington. We offer childcare and preschool services for Infants (6 weeks) through Pre-K. Our Academy is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM. We are play-based focused academy that helps develop on social and emotional connections by putting relationships as our center of work.

We are expanding our team and have the following full-time opening:

  • Support Teacher/Teacher Aide

Apply today! If you are new to the early childhood field, come start your career as an early childhood educator with us. Visit us at  to learn more about our facility.

 

Philosophy of ECA:

At ECA we believe that children learn best though play. The Learn-Through-Play approach is the true way to developmental learning and the most natural. This is how children apply knowledge that has been stored from previous experiences.

 

We apply fun, interactive activities that allow the children to use their minds to navigate problems, problem solve situations and also how to learn how to interact with other children.

 

Job Description:

We are looking for knowledgeable and experience teachers who are passionate and dedicated to providing high-quality care for children. This is a great opportunity for the forward minded self-starter with strong professional communication skills and work ethic. Teachers are responsible for helping the children learn and grow in their curiosity and imagination and challenge their minds all while showing love and care. Support Teachers assist and support Teachers in performing assigned duties and responsibilities, and assists. 

 

Support teacher roles – will support all age groups and classrooms by providing breaks to classroom teachers and being a substitute for a teacher who is off for a day.  Will interact positive with all age groups to support their individual learning emotional developments.  This role will experience all ages groups and work with the teachers in the classroom to help where and as needed. Flexibility is a must for this role.

 

By working in our fun environment, full-time employees will receive:

  • Great medical, dental and vision coverage with little cost to you after 90 days 
  • Paid time off and some school holidays 
  • 50% Employee discount after 90 days 
  • After a 90-day probationary period, pay increase based on job performance

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Registered with MERIT and have a STARs ID
  • Started or completed Portable Background Check through MERIT system to include fingerprinting prior to first day of work
  • TB test completed prior to first day of work
  • CPR, First Aid, Food Handler’s Permit, and annual Blood Borne Pathogens completed within 30 days of hire
  • STARs Basic Childcare Certificate (BCC) or equivalent completed within 30 days of hire
  • Previous experience working with children ages infant to 5-years-old. 
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Time management skills
  • Great communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of CDA (Child Development Associate) or equivalent
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education

Location

1535 116th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98004

Application Deadline Date

June 30 2025

Audience

Undergraduate Students

Salary

$18 to $22 per hour depending on experience (DOE)

Benefits

By working in our fun environment, full-time employees will receive: • Great medical, dental and vision coverage with little cost to you after 90 days • Paid time off and some school holidays • 50% Employee discount after 90 days • After a 90-day probationary period, pay increase based on job performance

Contact Info

Contact Name

Man Wai Chiu

Contact Email

manwai@eastsidechildrensacademy.com