Lead Preschool Teacher
$58,240–$72,800 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Support the lead teacher in delivering and implementing daily curriculum activities for children ages 3–5 while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment through active supervision and classroom management. Facilitate learning activities and support social-emotional development through play and structured lessons, ensuring a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10. Collaborate with preschool staff to prepare materials, set up activities, and participate in classroom events, including required planning time, trainings, and team meetings. Report directly to the Licensed Preschool Director for guidance. This full-time role at Alki Community Center serves as part of the Seattle Preschool Program, offering engaging, age-appropriate activities for participants ages 3 to 5.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher (by Fall 2026) verified as 'approved' in MERIT in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited college, verified as 'approved' in MERIT, AND at least 20 approved ECE quarter credits verified through MERIT (up to 10 of these may be ECE-School Age hybrid credits)
- At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 3-5 in a preschool setting
- 1 year of experience supporting and implementing curriculum activities for a large group of children
- DCYF Preservice Requirements and General Staff Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supervising and directing children during programming
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