Location
Seattle, Washington
Salary
$21 - $23 / HOUR
Enrichment Teachers create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans to provide a safe and academically enriching environment for school-age children. They are responsible for supervising groups, providing homework support, and maintaining positive relationships with families and staff.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with at least two years of experience working with children and one year specifically with school-age children. A minimum of one year of education beyond high school is required, with an associate or bachelor's degree in education preferred.
Enrichment Teachers are responsible for providing a safe, caring, and academically and socially enriching environment for school-age children. This position ensures that the curriculum and activities are developmentally appropriate and meet all identified academic and development domains.
Essential Job Functions Create weekly lesson plans that align with Expanded Learning Opportunities best practices Supervise and manage groups of children Attend scheduled staff meetings Maintain safety of children Maintain organization and cleanliness of site Prepare and serve snacks to the children Engage children in enrichment activities Provide homework support Build strong and nurturing relationship with children and families Positive communication with parents, staff, supervisor, school, etc. Enforce all general safety rules of center Assist in positive behavior management technique’s when required Obtain required training and on-going professional development
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age A minimum of 1 year education beyond high school required. An AA in education or related field is preferred A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children required A minimum of one year experience working with school-age with demonstrated knowledge and competence in: Behavior management skills Activity planning/coordinating Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information appropriately Proven ability to communicate with children and adults in a positive and proactive manner Ability to create versatile and varied age appropriate activities for children of different ages and developmental stages A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member Desired but not required: Experience working in a non-profit organization BA degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
Ability to work and interact with children and parents Create and implement curriculum, utilizing Student Voice and Choice. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office programs Time management skills Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment on cross-functional teams with a wide range of personalities Exceptional problem solving abilities Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Detail oriented Condition of Employment Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance TB Clearance Food Worker Card First Aid/CPR Blood Borne Pathogens/HIV training Mandated Reported Training MMR Vaccination Record Must attend any required training
After Hire Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Trainings: Medication Management Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Families Experiencing Homelessness Abusive Head Trauma Within Six months of Hire Completion of STARS Basic 30 hour Child Care course
The statement contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
Market context
In Washington, enrichment teacher roles are often tied to schools, after-school programs, and youth services that value experience supporting children in structured settings. Competition can be stronger when candidates already have the required child-care background and can quickly clear criminal record, TB, and food worker checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your experience with children and clearance readiness before applying.
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