Assistant Preschool Teacher

Company: Brotman Early Learning Center
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Summary Come Join Our Growing Team at Brotman Early Learning Center! We’re looking for a warm, friendly, and fun-loving educator to join our amazing team! Brotman Early Learning Center is a play-based program that operates year-round, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old . Our kiddos are energetic, curious, and always on the move—so we’re searching for someone who can keep up with their speed and jump right into the fun! Our Preschool classroom (ages 3–5) is a truly special group. These children love creating elaborate imaginative games, building train tracks and race tracks together, singing songs, and sharing stories about their weekends. They are kind, loving, and full of personality—and they thrive with teachers who are ready to comfort them, connect with them, and actively join in their play. You’ll be joining a preschool team of three teachers , and we’re excited to welcome our third teacher into this supportive space. There is lots of guidance and collaboration, so previous early learning experience is not required . If you’re eager to learn about child development and interested in starting a career in early education, this is a wonderful place to grow. At Brotman, our entire staff works together to create a positive, nurturing environment for both children and teachers. We also have a fantastic group of families who are incredibly supportive and partner with us to meet each child’s needs. If you’re caring, playful, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you! Come join our amazing team and help create joyful, memorable days for our kiddos! Duties Under the supervision of the lead teacher, the assistant teacher works in collaboration with the other classroom teachers to provide quality early childhood education to the children in his/her classroom. The teacher also works with and provides support to families. Functions include teamwork, providing a safe and developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom environment, assessments, and creating positive relationships with children and families. ·Provide for the planning and execution of appropriate early childhood experiences that align with the curriculum plan of BELC ·Help children learn in a manner consistent with a play-based curriculum, developmentally appropriate practices, and incorporate an emergent curriculum whenever possible. ·Observe and document children's development and interests to use as a resource in helping to plan daily activities that are appropriate (interesting, meets child's style of learning, etc.), culturally relevant, and meet the program guidelines and goals. ·Demonstrates and models an effective use of language. Is thoughtful in use of open ended questions and scaffolding comments. Helps children to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and other. ·Create and maintain an enriched learning environment that is orderly in its appearance, safe and provides learning opportunities for all children ·Promote children's healthy eating, resting, and hygiene habits; support children's self-regulation in these areas ·Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques using the principles of natural and logical consequences. Handles discipline issues effectively and in a fair manner. Supervise all activities to ensure the safety of each child at all times, in the center, on the playground, and in the community. ·Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with parents regarding their child's activities, behavior, and development. Provide information on classroom activities daily in written form as well as verbal communication. ·Maintain records, reports, and documentation on each child (i.e. parent authorizations, medical authorizations, health documentation, observation records and assessment forms - i.e., portfolio) ·Documents the work of children and uses the documentation to engage both the children and their families. ·Manage time efficiently and effectively. ·Keep up to date on developments in the field of early childhood education. ·Maintain a clean classroom. IE: wiping down tables in a timely manner, wiping down the changing table after each diaper change, picking up toys as needed, as well as assisting in the children picking up after themselves. ·Ability to communicate effectively ·Ability to be flexible with the daily schedule ·Willingness to learn more about Jewish values, traditions, and history. ·Must be a team player with a collaborative approach to teaching and decision-making. ·Demonstrated positive Customer service skills. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Must be 18 Must be able to pass the DCYF background check Be reliable and show up on time to assigned shift Be friendly with children, staff and families Nice To Haves Some experience in Early Learning preferred. Current MERIT/STARS ID DCYF Portable Background Check Current CPR/First Aid certification Washington Food Handler's card Benefits Medical/Dental premium reimbursement program Accrued paid sick time off -10 paid vacation days/yr -minimum of 6 paid Holiday days off/yr -paid Winter Break (December 24th- January 2nd) -free ECE training/certificates through Clover Park Community College A work culture that is collaborative and supportive of one another.

Keywords: Brotman Early Learning Center, Everett , Assistant Preschool Teacher, Education / Teaching , Tacoma, Washington