Bellevue Boys & Girls Club·Bellevue, Washington
Lead structured and unstructured activities to support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children aged 3-5. Maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment while ensuring compliance with preschool licensing requirements.
Candidates may apply for AM, PM, or both shifts
$22.00 to $25.00 hourly
For nearly 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has been committed to providing safe places for Bellevue’s youth when they are not in school. Targeting the neighborhoods that need us most, Clubs ensure all youth have equal access to life-enhancing programming focused on academics, health, and leadership. At the Club, our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
A Preschool Youth Development Professional works directly with preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) in a licensed program setting, providing structured, engaging experiences that support early childhood development. This role requires a balance of child-centered learning, social-emotional development, and play-based activities that prepare children for future academic and personal success.
The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and skilled in guiding preschoolers through age-appropriate learning experiences and daily routines while fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Lead structured and unstructured activities designed to support preschoolers’ social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Supervise and engage preschool-aged children in creative play, group activities, and interactive learning experiences.
Foster a safe and supportive classroom environment using positive behavior guidance strategies.
Assist in daily transitions, snack time, hygiene tasks, and routines to support preschoolers’ self-care and independence.
Build meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience.
Communicate professionally with families, staff, and children.
Ensure compliance with licensing requirements for preschool-age programming.
Provide occasional coverage at other sites to maintain staff-to-child ratios as needed.
These responsibilities do not fully encapsulate the scope of the role. You may be asked to perform tasks not listed here and to provide coverage at other sites occasionally to maintain staff-to-youth ratios.
This job description provides an overview of the expected responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be assigned additional tasks based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCB does not discriminate in hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a minimum of 12 college credit hours. Experience working with preschool-aged children and the ability to pass a national background check are required.
Market context
Washington preschool support roles are typically in demand because programs need dependable staff who can work with young children and meet licensing-related education and background requirements. This role is competitive for candidates who already have preschool-age experience, are at least 18, and have some college coursework in progress or completed. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your transcript status and background-check readiness before applying.
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