Careers

Grow your early childhood education career with us!

As a whole and within each classroom, we consider ourselves a community of learners. Teachers develop and implement a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment suited for the individual developmental needs of each child. Low classroom ratios allow for the development of secure, lasting relationships between children, teachers, and families. Hutch Kids is accredited by NAEYC and participates in Early Achievers.

Strong candidates will be patient and professional, with a child-centered philosophy of how children learn and grow. Must be a team player and love all children. Please see job descriptions for open positions for education and experience requirements.

Hutch Kids is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture for children, families, and staff. Individuals who are male identifying, members of the BIPOC community, and who represent a marginalized community are encouraged to apply given that their unique experiences and perspectives directly supports the need for young children to have both mirrors and windows within our community.

We are now hiring for the positions of:

Hutch Kids is currently hiring for the position of:

Summer Camp Counselor

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, all child care and early learning providers, including those not working directly with children or youth, who were previously allowed to work supervised after submitting their background application, must complete fingerprints and have a “Cleared” status in the Managed Education and Registry Tool (MERIT) to continue work at the child care facility.

If you are considering applying to Hutch Kids and do not have a cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) in MERIT, please go here to register in MERIT. Once logged in, select the applications tab and start the Portable Background Check (PBC) application. A fingerprint appointment will be required (you should receive an email from DCYF prompting you to schedule said appointment within an hour of PBC submission) and must be made within 11 days of submitting the background check application.

“Working at Hutch Kids has provided me with a sense of security and family that is unprecedented. I truly value the relationships I have made amongst my co-workers, students, and their families. I continue to see my future at Hutch Kids and couldn’t recommend a better working community.” – Kayla Atherton

“Huch Kids is an amazing place to work because it provides a fun, safe environment for children to learn and because of its commitment to diversity. It is a welcoming place to work.” – Lila Rapcewitz

“Hutch Kids has given me the opportunity to work with many teachers and staff members to gain more experience as well as build relationships and teamwork. Hutch Kids has supported me in so many ways such as the opportunity to go back to school while working. I’m going on my third year here and am so excited to start the new school year at Hutch Kids.” – Michelle Lee

Benefits

Professional Development & Pathways to Leadership

Fully subsidized ORCA card (for public transportation) or potential for access to paid parking permit
Medical Insurance (Employer covers 100% of the base plan)
Vision Insurance (Employer covers 100%)
Dental Insurance (Employer covers 100%)
401-k (Employer matches up to 2% after one year of employment)
Long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (13/year)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As an Early Achievers participating center, our faculty have access to scholarships and grants that cover their entire tuition for Early Childhood Education programs at the Seattle Colleges.

On-going professional development, continuing education support, and attendance at conferences support your career growth.

Every faculty member benefits from quarterly one-on-one goal setting check-ins, annual reviews, and in classroom observations all to promote individual professional growth.
Opportunities to serve on staff led committees; attend and participate in leadership team meetings; and to serve in Library Coordinator, Parent-Education Coordinator, and New Hire Coordinator positions.
Monthly Faculty meetings include full staff discussions that influence decision making on policies and practices, as well as age level dialogues to support teaching practice.
Learning communities – opportunities for small groups to gather to focus on selected text to further our commitment to social justice.
Subject matter experts regularly present on staff identified areas of need.

Professional Development

As an Early Achievers participating center, our faculty have access to scholarships and grants that cover their entire tuition for Early Childhood Education programs at the Seattle Colleges.

On-going professional development, continuing education support, and attendance at conferences support your career growth.

Benefits

Fully subsidized ORCA card (for public transportation) or potential for access to paid parking permit
Medical Insurance (Employer covers 100% of the base plan)
Vision Insurance (Employer covers 100%)
Dental Insurance (Employer covers 100%)
401-k (Employer matches up to 2% after one year of employment)
Long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (10/year)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)