ECEAP Lead Teacher

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a Lead Teacher for the ECEAP program at Mirror Lake Elementary. The role supports children’s development with a positive learning environment and works alongside an assistant teacher and site team to engage families and communities.

You will plan daily classroom routines, implement lesson plans aligned with ECEAP standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive setting that meets the needs of all learners, including those with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Team Player: Contributes to the development of communication mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.
• Leadership: Provides leadership and support to assistant teacher(s).
• Recruitment: In collaboration with other site staff, supports and participates in ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure full enrollment.
• Curriculum Planning: Plans and develops a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans in accordance with the ECEAP program standards and plans.
• Provides an integrated, child-centered, multicultural curriculum meeting the needs of every child, including those with disabilities.
• Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and emotional needs.
• Classroom Preparation: Collaborates with Assistant Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and materials.
• Communication/Family Support: Communicates regularly and respectfully with families and involves them in the educational program; encourages and supports families in working toward goals.
• Collaborates with site team in planning and facilitating family events/meetings; accesses interpreters and language line as needed through ESD ECEAP Interpreter Fund.
• Educational Planning Meetings: Conducts educational planning meetings annually with each child's family.
• Record Keeping: Completes written observations of individual children; develops a learning plan within 90 days; maintains confidential records.
• Screenings: Administers standardized screening tools within 90 days; re-screens and refers as necessary.
• Family-Style Meal Service: Assists with planning, preparation and serving of snacks and meals; participates in mealtime service.
• Health Supervision: Teaches health habits; administers first aid; checks safety; collaborates with Mental Health Professional and Nurse Consultant.
• Supervision: Supervises, trains and supports preschool teaching assistants.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

• Position Type: Classified/ Early Childhood - PreK
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: ECEAP - Mirror Lake Elementary
• Date Available: Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 11/01/2026
• Hours per Day: 8; $29.82 - $42.93/hr, depending on Experience and Education
• Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
• Shift Times: 7:30am-3:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

The lead teacher provides children with a positive learning environment and varied experiences that will help them develop in all areas in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The lead teacher works in collaboration with the assistant teacher and site team to enhance the parent's role as the principal influence on the child's education and development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Player: Contributes to the development of communication mutual respect, mutual support, competence, and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.
• Leadership: Provides leadership and support to assistant teacher(s).
• Recruitment: In collaboration with other site staff, supports and participates in ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure full enrollment.
• Curriculum Planning: Plans and develops a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepares and implements lesson plans in accordance with the ECEAP program performance standards and program service plans. Provides an integrated, child centered, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment, which meets the needs of every child, including those with disabilities.
• Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs.
• Classroom Preparation: Collaborates with Assistant Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program.
• Communication/Family Support: Communicates regularly and respectfully with families and involves them in the educational program. Encourages and supports families in working toward goals they have set for themselves. Collaborates with site team in planning and facilitating family events/meetings. When working with diverse populations, accesses interpreters and language line as needed through ESD ECEAP Interpreter Fund.
• Educational Planning Meetings: Conducts three hours of educational planning meetings annually with each child's family.
• Record Keeping: Completes written observations of individual children throughout the year. Develops a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry. Maintains complete confidential records on each child.
• Screenings: Administers standardized screening tools on every child within 90 days of school entry. Re-screens and refers as necessary.
• Family-Style Meal Service: Assists with planning, preparation and serving of snacks and meals; participates in and facilitates mealtime service, and joins children at the table for support and conversation.
• Health Supervision: Teaches and oversees health habits in the classroom, i.e. handwashing, toothbrushing, etc. Administers first aid as needed. Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards. Works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional and Nurse Consultant as needed.
• Supervision: Supervises, trains and supports preschool teaching assistants. Ass