Head Start Preschool Program Instructor - ESP II

~SPECIAL EDUCATION; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northshore School District is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional to serve in the Head Start Preschool Program as an ESP II Instructor in Bothell, WA. The role focuses on developmentally appropriate instruction for 3-5 year olds, including those receiving special education services, with fidelity to the district curriculum.

The position requires collaboration with the IEP team, family engagement, performance of screenings, and providing support to paraeducators and volunteers.

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education required or related alternatives as listed.
• CDA certificate with two years of experience acceptable.
• State ECE endorsement or higher within three years for certain tracks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum meeting the needs of all children, including those with disabilities.
• Prepare daily lesson plans with literacy, language, and development activities.
• Record observations and share progress with families and IEP team.
• Provide accommodations to individual students per IEP.
• Lead family engagement events and conduct family conferences.

Skills

Positive interaction with children

Communication skills

Inclusion and diversity

Observation and assessment

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

AA in Early Childhood Education (plus 2 years experience)

BA in Special Education or Elementary Education

CDA credential or 90 credits within 3 years

MA in related field

Job description

Head Start Preschool Program Instructor - ESP II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5391246

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Start Teacher provides developmentally appropriate instruction to 3-5 year old children, including children receiving special education services. This position is responsible for teaching with fidelity the district adopted curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

• Plans and implements the curriculum and designs classroom environments, including multicultural educational experiences, to meet the needs of all children (including those with disabilities), utilizing the district adopted curriculum.
• Creates, adapts and supplements daily lesson plans as necessary to present a classroom program including age appropriate early literacy, phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, language development, social skills, number sense, and fine and gross motor activities.
• Makes on-going, written observations of individual children, utilizing the district adopted assessment tools. Uses weekly data to inform instruction. Completes quarterly student reports, utilizing district adopted assessment tools and conveys this information to families.
• Implements appropriate accommodations and modifications for individual students as determined by the IEP team.
• Complete quarterly interdisciplinary staffing and update the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each child.
• Participate in family engagement events.
• Conduct a screening on every child within 45 calendar days of school entry. Re-screen and make referrals as necessary.
• Provides training and daily direction to classroom paraeducator and supervises parent volunteers.
• Collaborates to plan appropriate instruction for all preschool students including those, with special needs.
• Conducts family conferences and provides information to parents on the developmental progress of their children.
• through email, telephone calls, written communications, school newsletter and/or school webpage.
• Attends professional development.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Program Administrator and building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a classroom setting; lifting up to 25 pounds and some custodial care may be required; may require working with special education students with varying disabilities from mild to severe; may be required to deal with angry or distraught students and parents; may attend evening meetings and perform home visitations; provides supervision on regularly-scheduled field trips.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

BA in Early Childhood Education; or AA in Early Childhood Education plus two years experience (preferred) in Early Childhood; or BA in Special Education or Elementary Education with one year's experience preferred in Early Childhood Education and with the requirement that within three years they obtain a State ECE Endorsement, an AA in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate credential (CDA); or hold a CDA certificate plus two years experience in Early Childhood Education with the requirement that within three years they obtain at least 90 credits; or MA in related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and emotional needs; ability to work with low income and disadvantaged students; ability to support and foster an inclusionary preschool model. Requires ability to get along well with others and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to relate positively to children. Knowledge of various curriculum areas such as child development, music, art, preschool science, pre-reading activities, storytelling and language development; knowledge in various skill areas such as planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom arrangement and management, physical safety of children, staff and parent communication.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Must obtain a food handler's permit and Pediatric First Aid card within 90 days and hold a valid driver's license. Head Start requires proof of physical exam and negative TB test on file.

Salary:Salary is based upon the currentESP Salary Schedule (Level II); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

Work Year: Hours and days vary.

Benefits:Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package,for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). TheSchool Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. New hires must complete a probationary period following their hire date.

Position Type: Varies

Salary: $39.81 to $48.17 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-408-6000.

Contact Information

• Northshore School District - Human Resources
• 3330 Monte Villa Parkway
• Bothell, Washington 98021
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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