Early Learning Teacher, Infant/Toddler (EHS)

PUGET SOUND EDUCATIONAL SVC; White Center (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Educational Service District is seeking a qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education at their Educare Early Learning Center. The role involves developing an integrated curriculum while collaborating with the teaching team and engaging with families. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational credentials and experience working with children, particularly in diverse settings. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits while aiming to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Benefits

Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System

Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan

Subsidized ORCA card

Free parking

Electric car charging stations

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience with children 0-5.
• Early childhood experience in a childcare or preschool program is required.
• Must complete health documentation and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support diverse learning needs.
• Engage with families to foster child development.

Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Child development

Education

AA or higher in a related field

Infant/Toddler CDA

ECE initial certificate

Job description

Early Learning Teacher, Infant/Toddler (EHS)

June 12 , 2025

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a highly qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team of educators and work in strong collaborative partnership with the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Job duties include collaboration with the teaching team provide a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum that meets the needs of the classroom community. The teacher with the teaching team implements diverse experiences that support global learning focusing on the child’s back experience and heritage.

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by best consideration date6/22/2025.Interviews are tentatively scheduled for7/10/2025.

At Educare, you will join a community of learners focused on providing high quality care and early childhood education, while working closely with families to support the growth and development of their children. Educare is a research-based early learning program implementing best and most promising new practices. We hold high expectations for achieving child and family goals and offer reflective practices so that teachers reach and sustain those goals. We are part of a support system that enables personal and professional growth within an intentional culture of inclusion and diversity. We encourage you to join us in achieving a vision of excellence, innovation, creativity, and equity for the children and families we serve.

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visitwww.psesd.org/about-psesd.

Early Learning Program Hiring Requirements

• Portable Background Check: All Early Learning Program hires must have a cleared PSESD fingerprint background check (Washington State Patrol and FBI clearance) and a cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before their hire date, and every three (3) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment. Applicants without a current PBC should considercompleting a PBCduring the application phase. Please click here for instructions, and please click here to start the process.
• Required Health Documentationto be completed within 30 days of official start date for all Early Learning staff, including:
  • Completed Medical Release Form
  • Tuberculosis clearance (if not included on Medical Release Form)
  • MMR vaccine documentation (if not included on Medical Release Form)

Minimum Qualifications

• AA or higher in a related field with Infant toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5;OR
  a current Infant/Toddler CDA and 12 months experience working with children 0-5;OR
  a current Preschool CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5 years;OR
  an ECE initial certificate with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5
• Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program

Preferred Qualifications

• Early Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experience
• Experience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds

Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:

• Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications(and preferred qualifications if applicable).
• Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications.
  • Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process
  • Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.

Location: Educare Early Learning Center, Seattle (White Center)

Job Type: Full time, 40hrs/week, union represented position

Hiring Salary Range: $51,818 – $67,948 annually (PSA Salary Band III)

Full Salary Range: $51,818 – $71,433 (PSA Salary Band III)

Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support - Early Learning

We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevantexperience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025.

• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office)

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by 6/22/2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 7/10/2025via videoconference.

Jobs are listed here for information only.

To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the PSESD - School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.

PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers