Compensation & Benefits
Salary starts at $60,000, depending on degree/experience.
The school offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees subject to the discretion of the Head of School, which includes:
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan with available employer matching
Paid sick leave
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their dependents
Wellness benefit is to be used on items or services that promote wellness
Professional Development opportunities
Free parking
Required Education:
High School
Studio Classroom/EDP Support
Exempt 1.0 FTE
Reports to Director and Assistant Director of the Infant-Toddler Education Program
All UCDS employees are expected to embody the school’s mission to design a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning; cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities; and engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model.
The Studio Classroom/EDP Support position supports the Infant-Toddler Education Program (known as The Studio). They help with all elements of learning and care, including school day and afternoon programming, summer programming, classroom management, and student well-being.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the Lead Teachers and Special Programs Leads with facilitating provocations, projects, and activities with an approach that is culturally sensitive, follows an anti-bias perspective, and is reflective of children’s developmental abilities.
Assists and provides classroom support for all Studio classroom teachers and teams carrying out the daily classroom routines, activities and tasks.
In collaboration with all Studio faculty and staff: implements and facilitates summer programming.
Works with lead teachers and staff to create a positive and safe learning environment that meets the health, safety and developmental needs of students according to licensing regulations and health and safety procedures.
Practices thoughtful, respectful and successful classroom management techniques.
Assists in providing all necessary care for young children such as changing diapers, preparing bottles, feeding, changing clothes, helping with naps, etc.
Helps to prepare and gather materials required to implement daily program activities.
Classroom Coverage Duties
In collaboration with classroom teachers, provides classroom coverage during parent/guardian conferences and team or individual planning times.
Assists and provides classroom support for any/all Studio classrooms and teams during lunch breaks, planned and unplanned absences, and as needed.
Provides care for faculty/staff EDP during in-service days and monthly staff meetings as needed.
Facilitates the end of school day routine when covering the classrooms during team plannings.
Collaboration
Proactively communicates with all Studio faculty and staff to ensure that all student and program needs are met.
Proactively communicates with the lead teachers and with the director/assistant director when appropriate, keeping them informed of significant happenings in the classroom and in the program.
Program Requirements
Completes other projects as assigned by the Infant-Toddler Education Program Director or Assistant Director.
Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with others, including administrators, colleagues, staff, parents/guardians in order to maintain constructive and professional relationships.
Takes part in pre-service and in-service professional development when not providing classroom coverage.
Carries out all policies according to The Studio educational philosophy, licensing regulations, The Studio Handbook, and The Studio Health and Safety Policies Handbook.covering the classrooms during team plannings
Maintains Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) Statewide Training and Resource System (STARS) hours. daily activities that are developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, follow an anti-bias perspective, and meet children’s developmental needs.
Keeps personal information regarding children and their families confidential.
Participates in annual goal setting and receives regular feedback, facilitated by the Infant-Toddler Education Program Director and Assistant Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct reports.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree Preferred
At least one year of experience working with children (coursework or a degree in early childhood education is preferred)
Familiarity with the Reggio-Emilia philosophy is preferred
Additional Requirements
Meet the school’s standards when completing all background screenings.
We are a preschool through 5th grade independent school with an Infant-Toddler Education Program.
We encourage students to stretch, reflect, collaborate, and think expansively—enriching their educational growth and ensuring they thrive in school and beyond.
