Early Childhood / Preschool Teacher (part-time, half-day)

The Bear Creek School; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join their vibrant community. This role involves creating a nurturing classroom environment, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging with families to support student growth. The ideal candidate will approach education from a Christian worldview, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention and instruction. The school offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality education rooted in classical principles. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer Subsidized Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Leave (Vacation, PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement

Professional Development

Tuition Discount

Discounted School Lunches

Costco Membership Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement classical curriculum.
• Create a supportive classroom environment for students.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Classroom Instruction

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Christian Worldview

Lesson Planning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate of Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Title *: Teacher - Preschool

Position Type : (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt, Part-time, 0.5 FTE

Reports to : Preschool Division Head

Closing Date : When Filled

Start Date : August 1, 2025

Location: Redmond, WA

Pay Range: $31,000 - $52,000 based on 0.5 FTE (Dependent on Experience)

Benefits for Benefit Eligible Employees:

• Employer Subsidized Medical
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available at Employee’s Cost
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, PTO, Maternity, Paternity)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement
• Professional Development
• Tuition Discount
• Discounted School Lunches
• Costco Membership Reimbursement

Application : ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment ; To view our school profile, go to School Profile - The Bear Creek School (tbcs.org)

The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for Preschool – 12 ^th grade. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

Your Role.

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Preschool teaching team!

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school.

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.

Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.

We are seeking an individual who will…

• Approach classroom instruction and student interactions from a Christian Worldview
• Collaborate with grade level teams and department members to plan and implement the school’s classical curriculum
• Actively ensure academic growth in every student by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques
• Build partnership with parents through proactive communication
• Create a predictable and supportive classroom environment
• Increase professional knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities
• Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet the learning goals
• Communicate regularly with parents by sending weekly updates over Microsoft Teams and emails
• Follow through on routine job responsibilities including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning
• Participate in collaborative evaluation processes with division head and VP for Academic Affairs
• Attend regularly scheduled faculty and grade level planning meetings
• Attend school events outside regular school hours including, but not limited to: Parent/teacher conferences, curriculum night, arts performances, Preschool Back to School BBQ, & professional development sessions
• Work with assigned classroom assistant to deliver on the school’s mission
• Maintain a learning environment that is organized and pleasant in appearance
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Assist with playground supervision and specialist classes
• Work with school nurse, classroom assistants, and parents to supervise and distribute daily snacks

The successful individual in this position will:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Take initiative.
• Execute things independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly.

Required Experience and Education.

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
• Associate of Arts degree with equivalent experience may be considered
• Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position

It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to:

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others.
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas.
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information.
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results.
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed.
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct.

You must meet the following physical requirements.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

Disclaimers

The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome a criminal background check.

The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.