Lead Teacher

About This Role

This Lead Teacher opportunity at Sylvan Way Christian serves Infant / Toddler (0–2), Preschool (3–5) and requires a willingness to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with employer support. Based in Bremerton, WA, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement educational curriculum by creating engaging classroom activities aligned with developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Empower the teaching team through modeling and coaching, demonstrating a commitment to their success.
• Design and lead individual and group activities tailored to the age and developmental needs of the children, fostering social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain open and regular communication with parents, including informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean classroom environment, prioritizing the well-being and safety of the children.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, forms, and files.
• Develop and implement a personal professional development plan to consistently enhance teaching quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A deep understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Must clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.
• Requires the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at various levels. May also involve kneeling, bending, squatting, or crawling.
• Passionate about the care and well-being of children

Benefits

Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
None required but we will support obtaining CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Lead Teacher role pays $18.50 to $24/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Sylvan Way Christian located?
Sylvan Way Christian is located at 900 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA

Pay

This Lead Teacher role pays $18.50 to $24/Hr.

Schedule

This job is Full Time.