2026-2027 Preschool Lead Instructor - Pool Posting

Edmonds School District; Alderwood Manor (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to health care services

Eligibility for state retirement plan

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking a Preschool Lead Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year, to oversee classroom operations at Alderwood Early Childhood Center. This role requires at least an associate degree related to Early Childhood Education and two years of classroom experience.

Key responsibilities include fostering a supportive learning environment for preschoolers, including children with disabilities. Benefits include access to health care services through SEBB and eligibility for retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree with 30 quarter credits related to WA State Early Childhood Education Core Competencies.
• Two or more years of work experience with classroom instruction in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan for the overall care and learning environment in the classroom.
• Support children with disabilities and those qualifying for ECEAP funding.

Skills

Classroom instruction experience

First Aid and CPR certification

Early Childhood Education knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

2026-2027 Preschool Lead Instructor - Pool Posting JobID: 4887

• Position Type: Professional-Technical
• Date Posted: 6/2/2026
• Location: Alderwood Early Childhood Center
• Closing Date: 08/05/2026

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information

The Preschool Lead Instructor serves as the Preschool/Early Childhood Lead Content Educator within Edmonds Inclusive Preschool classroom. This position is directly responsible for the overall care and planning for the classroom and individual children, including the learning environment, other staff and volunteers.

Students in Edmonds Inclusive Preschool are students with disabilities, students who qualify for funding through the Washington state Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and tuition-based preschoolers.

Shift Details: 7 hours a day; 183 day calendar

Continuing vs. Non-Continuing Position: This is a pool posting for several open positions. Applicants should understand that the status, work locations and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy they accept.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $48.00 per hour (2026-2027 Professional - Technical Salary Schedule)

Position Type/Level: Professional-Technical Employee Level D

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Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• An associate or higher degree with at least 30 quarter credits related to the WA State Early Childhood Education Core Competencies
• Two or more (2+) years of work experience with classroom instruction in early childhood education.

Licenses / Special Requirements

• First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification.
• Food Handler permit within 90 days of hire.
• MMR Vaccine/Immunization Record (or evidence of immunity) – see RCW 43.216.690 for more information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Three or more (3+) years' experience with classroom instruction, early childhood education, or related field.
• Washington State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate or higher.
• Previous work experience in a public-school setting.

Benefits

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.

Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees.

For more information about insurance benefits, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.

How to Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

A Complete Application Includes

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]