Child Care Teacher

Job DescriptionUW Medical Center – Children’s Center at Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Childcare TeacherWORK SCHEDULE40 hours per weekMonday – FridayDay Shift100% OnsiteDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe UW Medical Center Children’s Center at Northwest offers year-round care to infants, toddlers and preschool and is operated by UW Medical Center.UWMC Children’s Center at Northwest is a community of families and teachers who strive to provide a safe and respectful environment where children and families are loved and cared for. Children have the opportunity for creativity and growth, so they master skills of resiliency, self-regulation and intrinsic motivation. Embracing the Reggio Emilia philosophy of focusing on a child’s natural development, the Center is child-centered and directed, taking the philosophy that learning must make sense to the student in order to be effective and meaningful. The child’s point of view is completely respected, and the student is encouraged to follow their own educational path.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESCreate and implement classroom curriculum as it pertains to the UWMC-Northwest Childcare Center philosophyOversee staff and volunteers working directly with the childrenOversee classroom arrangement, organization, storage, maintenance, and clean upAttend to the daily needs of the children such as meal preparation, feeding and clean up and diaper changing and toilet trainingImplement individual behavioral plansObserve and document children’s learningMaintain daily written records on individual children including documenting attendance, eating, sleeping, accidents, and individual medication recordsRecommend referrals and provide input for parent conferencesAttend all required trainings including State Training and Registry System (STARS) classesREQUIREMENTSAssociate Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AssociateORBachelor’s Degree in related fieldEquivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWESTUW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum:$24.07 hourlyPay Range Maximum:$34.90 hourlyOther Compensation:-Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular?This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and MaintenanceAbout the UWWorking at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.Our CommitmentThe University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

Created: 2026-03-04