Preschool Lead at Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue in Bellevue, WA

PRESCHOOL LEAD

HOURS: Part-Time

• Morning Care: 6:30 AM until school starts
• Afternoon Care: From school dismissal until 6:00 PM
• Candidates may apply for Morning Care, Afternoon Care, or both to create a full‑time position.

SALARY RANGE: $23.00–$26.00 hourly

***For a limited time, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is offering a signing bonus:

• $200 after successful verification of 10+ ECE credits and completion of the 90‑day period
• Additional $300 after 180 days of employment

ABOUT THE CLUB

For nearly 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has provided safe, supportive spaces for Bellevue’s youth when they are not in school. We ensure all youth have access to life‑enhancing programming focused on academics, health, and leadership. Our mission is to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

BE A LEADER IN PRESCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Preschool Leads work directly with children ages 3–5 in a licensed program setting, creating engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that support early learning and social‑emotional growth. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and committed to fostering a safe, nurturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead structured and unstructured activities that support preschoolers’ social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Supervise and engage children in creative play and group learning
• Support daily routines, transitions, snack time, and hygiene tasks
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Communicate professionally with families, staff, and children
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements
• Provide occasional coverage at other sites to maintain ratios

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 10 ECE credits is required; credits must be verifiable in MERIT or supported by official transcripts
• Experience working with preschool-aged children (ages 3–5)
• Strong communication and classroom‑management skills
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass a National Background Check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in continuing to earn additional ECE credits toward the 25–45 credit requirement for licensed preschool programming
• Active MERIT account
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Food Handler’s Card
• STARS certificate
• Updated MMR vaccination

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development setting

BENEFITS

Benefits vary by hours worked and may include:

• Paid holidays
• Paid development training
• Paid time off
• $50/month reimbursement for public transportation
• Opportunities to build skills in preschool program planning
• In addition to these part‑time benefits, full‑time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement benefits.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned based on program needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on any protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.