Lead Teacher

About the role

We are a community-focused child care center where we prioritize the well-being of children and their families, alongside our dedicated team members. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Mentor and guide preschool children in their social, physical, and intellectual development.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, ensuring compliance with state and center standards.
• Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families, promoting the child's achievement and supporting the center's success.

Requirements

• Experience leading a classroom and developing educational lesson plans.
• The ability to meet state and center requirements for education and childcare.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activities with children.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.

Skills

• Energetic and dependable.
• Passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount.
• Immediate access to benefits.
• Innovative health programs.
• 401(k) company match.
• Flexible schedules.
• Paid time off.
• Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement.
• Unique Master Teacher Program.
• A positive, fun workplace.

Pay

• Bi-weekly and daily pay options starting at $24.00 per hour.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA).
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• 401K (plus company match).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Childcare discount available to all employees.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday work week.

Benefits

• Background check required upon successful completion of employment.

Contact

To apply, sign in and register at https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.