Kids Company: Quality Child Care in Seattle

Kids Co. offers career opportunities both at the centers and at our administrative office. Look here for the latest position openings that may interest you. We provide competitive wages, generous benefits and a positive work environment. We strive to comprise our teaching staff and management teams with well-qualified, diverse, and experienced individuals who seek to fulfill the mission and demonstrate the core values of Kids Co.

For questions regarding job openings at the centers, please contact the individual center director listed in the posting or Director of Child Care Operations, Jennifer Cooke at 206-781-8062 or jcooke@kidscompany.org

The following positions are currently available:

Full-Time Program Coordinator/Lead Pre-K Teacher (Kids Co. at John Hay)

Kids Co. at John Hay located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle seeks a full-time Program Coordinator/Lead Pre-K Teacher. This position is a 32 hour a week position with benefits. The Program Coordinator works as part of a team with the Program Director and Assistant Director to provide high quality care in our school-age program and will also be responsible for creating and leading a pilot Pre-K program in the fall.

Required Qualifications:
- AA or higher in ECE or Elementary Education or related field. 1 or more years supervisory experience, 2 years teaching preschool or preschool/school-age combination programs. Summer Day Camp experience is preferred. STARS basic training is required within 2 months of hire (upon hire is preferred). First Aid/CPR, negative TB test and HIV Awareness training also required. Reliability, professional maturity, and positive attitude extremely important.
Kids Co. is committed to a positive work environment and workplace diversity. People of color and men encouraged to apply. Send Resume and cover letter to Nikki Bautista, Program Director at johnhay@kidscompany.org or via fax at 206-283-6265. Compensation: $11-$15 per hour depending on experience and education
Lead Preschool Teacher (Kids Co. at Graham Hill)

Kids Co. at Graham Hill, located in the South Seattle/Seward Park neighborhood seeks a dynamic and experienced Lead Preschool teacher for our fully licensed center located on-site at Graham Hill Elementary.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with generous benefits and a beautiful new facility serving children 2½ to 12.

Required Qualifications:
- Professional maturity and positive attitude
- Minimum AA in ECE or Child Development
- 2+ years of experience as a Lead teacher in a licensed program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of child development and curriculum planning/implementation
- First/Aid, CPR, STARS basic and continuing hours, knowledge of anti-bias approach and DAP.
- Ability to work with a team, flexible and reliable
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA in ECE or Child Development
- Recent experience with NAEYC accreditation
- Knowledge and practice of Reggio Emilia methodologies
- Experience working in a non-profit center
- Ability to give tours and speak to groups
- Experience with child assesments, home visits, and/or documentation
- Computer competency in Windows and Microsoft Office
Kids Co. is committed to a positive work environment and workplace diversity. People of color and men encouraged to apply. Please send resume and cover letter for Lead Preschool teacher to Jennifer Cooke, Director of Child Care Operations at jcooke@kidscompany.org or via fax at 206-783-6849. Compensation: $11-15 per hour depending on experience and education.
Part-time School-Age Counselor (Kids Co. at South Shore)

Kids Co. at the New School at South Shore, located in South Seattle is searching for an experienced and dynamic School-Age Counselor to fill an opening in our morning team. The shift is Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:00 AM.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma, experience working with children in a group setting, desire to be a positive role model and professional maturity to work with a team. First Aid/CPR, Washington State background check, TB test and STARS 20 hour basic training is required within the first 90 days of employment (upon hire is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- AA or BA in education or related field, 2 or more years experience working in an afterschool or summer day camp program (preferably licensed), knowledge of quality indicators and/or accreditation standards for afterschool programs, experience working in public schools or partnering with other agencies.
Additional hours during the day may be available for early dismissals and no-school days/breaks. Sub hours may also be available. Possible full-time hours for the summer, June 26-Aug 31.

f interested, please contact Joey Coleman, Program Director, at 206-252-6567 or email resume to joeyc@kidscompany.org. Kids Co. is committed to a positive work environment and workplace diversity. People of color and men are encouraged to apply This position is open until filled. Compensation: $9-12 per hour depending on experience and education.
Part-time School-Age Counselor (Kids Co. at South Shore)

Kids Co. at the New School at South Shore, located in South Seattle is searching for an experienced and dynamic School-Age Counselor to fill a rare opening in our afterschool team. The shift is Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00 PM.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma, experience working with children in a group setting, desire to be a positive role model and professional maturity to work with a team. First Aid/CPR, Washington State background check, TB test and STARS 20 hour basic training is required within the first 90 days of employment (upon hire is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- AA or BA in education or related field, 2 or more years experience working in an afterschool or summer day camp program (preferably licensed), knowledge of quality indicators and/or accreditation standards for afterschool programs, experience working in public schools or partnering with other agencies.
Additional hours during the day may be available for early dismissals and no-school days/breaks. Sub hours may also be available for the morning program 7-9 AM. Possible full-time hours for the summer, June 26-Aug 31.

If interested, please contact Joey Coleman, Program Director, at 206-252-6567 or email resume to joeyc@kidscompany.org. This position is open until filled.

Kids Co. is committed to a positive work environment and workplace diversity. People of color and men are encouraged to apply.
Part-time School-Age Counselor/Assistant Teacher (Kids Co. at Adams)

Kids Co. at Adams, located in Ballard is searching for an experienced School-Age Counselor/Assistant Teacher to fill an opening in our afternoon team. The shift is Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00 PM.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma, experience working with children in a group setting, desire to be a positive role model and professional maturity to work with a team. First Aid/CPR, Washington State background check, TB test and STARS 20 hour basic training is required within the first 90 days of employment (upon hire is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- AA or BA in education or related field, 2 or more years experience working in an afterschool or summer day camp program (preferably licensed), knowledge of quality indicators and/or accreditation standards for afterschool programs and/or preschool programs, experience working in public schools or partnering with other agencies.
Additional hours during the day may be available for early dismissals and no-school days/breaks. Possible additional hours for the summer, June 26-Aug 31.

If interested, please contact Jennifer Kelty, Program Director, at 206-781-8186 or email resume to adams@kidscompany.org Kids Co. is committed to a positive work environment and workplace diversity. People of color and men are encouraged to apply. This position is open until filled. Compensation: $9-12 per hour depending on experience and education.
On-Call Substitutes (year-round, all centers)

Kids Co. is always searching for qualified, experienced individuals looking to work as a substitute School-Age Counselor, Assistant Teacher or Preschool Teacher. Shift hours vary by center, and may be up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Substitutes are paid at the same hourly wage as regular staff based on number of years of experience and related education from $8.97 to $15.84 per hour. Substitutes are very often considered for regular positions when available. Experience working with groups of children in a center setting is preferred. Washington State background check, First Aid/CPR and TB test is required. Please inquire with the individual center director if interested in working on-call. Please click Our Centers for a map of our locations and contact information for each program. We look forward to hearing from you!