School Age Teacher - Martha & Mary Kids in Poulsbo, Washington at Martha & Mary Health Services

Now Hiring: Before & After School Teacher

Martha & Mary Kids – Split Shift During the School Year

Do you love working with kids, creating meaningful learning moments, and being part of a warm, supportive team? Join us at Martha & Mary Kids as a Full-Time Teacher for our Before & After School Program!

This role is a perfect fit for someone who enjoys creativity, connection, and consistency — with a split shift schedule during the school year (mornings & afternoons) that still leaves mid-day free.

Wage: $20.00/hr. - $24.32/hr. based off experience

What You’ll Do

As a Before & After School Teacher, you’ll help create a safe, engaging, and joyful environment where kids can learn, play, and grow. You will:

• Support a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of each child
• Interact, connect, and encourage children to participate in daily activities
• Prepare a warm, clean, and welcoming classroom environment
• Plan weekly curriculum-based lesson plans with your supervisor
• Provide opportunities for assistants and team members to contribute ideas
• Help supervise, train, and support staff to build a positive, cohesive team
• Communicate with families in a friendly, professional manner
• Observe and document important child behaviors and milestones
• Model and teach positive behavior-guidance techniques
• Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing professional development
• Maintain program materials, supplies, and classroom readiness

What You Bring

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience working with young children
• Ability to obtain:
  • Food Handler’s Permit
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Child Care Basics within 3 months of hire
• Ability to pass the Washington State DCYF Background Check
• ECE Requirements:
  • ECE Initial Certificate within 5 years
  • Progress toward ECE Short Certificate (or equivalent) within two years of receiving Initial Certificate
    (or within two years of hire if you already have the Initial Certificate)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Martha & Mary Kids, you’re not just supervising children — you’re helping shape their confidence, creativity, and curiosity. We believe in collaboration, compassion, teamwork, and giving both staff and children the tools to thrive.

You’ll join a caring community with dedicated staff, supportive leaders, and opportunities for growth as you continue in your early childhood career.

Benefits:

Martha & Mary offers fair wages, competitive benefits and supportive work environments, where we become friends and family. We invite you to apply and become a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers. The following benefits/compensation are offered at Martha & Mary.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued at varying rates depending on length of employment. Accrual rates begin at 5.32 hours per month based on a 40-hour workweek. These accruals include the required sick leave per Washington State’s Paid Sick Leave Law
• 40% discount on child care services while working
• Comprehensive benefit package after 60 days to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options for full time employees.
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan is available immediately upon hire
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance and Counseling for life’s challenges outside of the workplace
• Cell phone, Health Club and Auto service discounts
• And much more

Martha & Mary employee benefits and wages offered are reviewed annually and are intended to be fair, beneficial and competitive in today’s market whether just entering our workforce or nearing retirement. Benefit offerings are based on employment status. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.

Martha & Mary is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background and reference checks.