Preschool Lead Teacher 2026-27 Sherwood Forest Elementary

Position Objective

The position of Early Learning Preschool Lead Teacher is directly responsible for providing an educational and nurturing inclusive learning environment that meets the developmental needs of all children including those with disabilities, in all preschool classrooms including multi-language, and Early Childhood Assistance Education Program (ECEAP).

Commitment to Equity

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Observes and assesses the development of children.
• Plans and implements required curricula based on individualized child assessments.
• Guides and interacts with children during age/developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Designs the classroom environment and maintains a clean, organized and safe environment for children that meets Early Achievers quality standards.
• Implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Builds positive relationships with children and families.
• Plans and implements guidance strategies for children.
• Engages families in classroom and program planning and activities including offering conferences quarterly to align with TS Gold checkpoints.
• May assist families in establishing school readiness goals.
• Maintains records of students which includes documentation of observations, student assessments and child's work.
• Works with children in a warm and confident manner individually and in group settings.
• Responds appropriately to the needs of children and communicates with parents.
• Works with a diverse population of children, including children with special needs.
• Communicates effectively with staff.
• Works effectively as a team member in planning and implementing appropriate activities.
• Mediates conflicts between children.
• Keeps current on emergency procedures, including child safety drills.
• Ensures that children are in auditory/visual supervision range at all times.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development trainings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to and is supervised by Building Administrator.

Required Education & Experience

• AA in Early Childhood Education or DCYF approved equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience working with children with diverse aptitudes and levels of achievement.
• Preferred: Arabic language.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Registration in state electronic workforce registry (Merit)
• Completion of Merit Portable background check
• TB skin test
• Food Handler Permit
• Proof of MMR or immunity to measles
• Completion of applicable training requirements, including Child Care Basics

Knowledge Of

• Understands State Performance Standards
• Child development and behavior management
• Age and developmentally appropriate practices and activities
• Health, safety, injury prevention and sanitary practices

Skills

• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Implements individualized and group developmentally appropriate curricula
• Observes child behavior changes and take necessary health and safety precautions
• Works effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to organize and complete tasks
• Works collaboratively with staff and parents
• Demonstrates problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
• Maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Pay & Schedule

• AISP pay range E: $35.43/hour to $37.38 (starting at $35.43 per hour).
• 40 hours per week (8:00am to 4:30pm M-F) for a 192 day annual assignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.