ELC Teacher Assistant - Children's Village

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 35 - 40 hours weekly, Most Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm, 4 - 5 evenings monthly, no later than 8:00pm, 1 - 2 Saturdays per year

Position Summary

Assists lead teacher in implementing activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children. Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties as needed. Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate required within 5 years of hire.

Previous experience working with children required.

Valid photo identification card required.

CPR/First Aid certification required.

Washington State (DOH) Food Handler’s card required.

Completion of 30-Hour STARS Basic courses within 6 months of hire, or educational exemption, required.

Negative TB Test within 12 months at time of hire required.

Annual BBP/HIV training required.

Able to successfully submit and pass a Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Childcare Licensing background check required within 14 days of hire.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.51 - $28.08 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .