Lead Preschool Teacher

Sunbeams Lutheran School; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Lead Preschool Teacher for a vibrant, project-based learning environment. The ideal candidate will inspire young learners while fostering a Christian atmosphere that encourages growth and development. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, maintaining a supportive classroom, and collaborating with parents to ensure each child's success. If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact in the lives of children, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community dedicated to nurturing faith and learning in a safe and loving environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold or work towards an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Willingness to advance professionally through workshops and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive, supportive environment for preschool children.
• Implement age-appropriate learning experiences and maintain classroom discipline.
• Prepare and lead parent conferences to discuss student progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Preschool Teacher for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Sunbeams Lutheran School is searching for a Lead Teacher in our Project-Based Learning, play-based, preschool environment of young learners. The teacher should be enthusiastic, energetic and ready to share her faith while inspiring God’s beloved children to become life-long learners. Teacher must hold or continue working towards a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

If interested in learning more about this position, contact us at [e-mail], or call 253-854-3240 for more information.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establishes a positive, encouraging, supportive, cooperative and caring Christian environment. Maintains an environment in which learning takes place and each child is encouraged and affirmed.
• Provides daily contact with God through Bible stories, planting and nurturing the seeds of faith and knowledge of Jesus and His love for them.
• Reviews Washington standards through GLEs and EALRs and sets written grade level goals for the children in their classroom.
• Agrees to be trained in and adheres to our chosen curriculum approach
• Implements goals effectively throughout the school year by providing daily experiences that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Sets the classroom schedule through a yearly plan, weekly lesson plans and a daily schedule of learning events, with approval of the School Administrator.
• Develops the whole child by integrating all subjects of the curriculum: language arts, math and number concepts, social studies, science, art, music, computer skills, and motor skills.
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques and styles, providing activities that promote visual, auditory and kinesthetic experiences—using a multi-sensory approach.
• Creates an atmosphere that encourages self-control, good listening, and positive social interaction with peers and adults.
• Maintains positive and consistent classroom discipline.
• Keeps accurate records of student attendance and progress.
• Prepares and leads parent conferences in a positive and helpful manner for each student. Parents of preschool and prekindergarten students will be offered 2 formal conferences per school year.
• Informal parent conferences will be offered as needed.
• A portfolio of learning accomplishments will be kept for each student, including work samples, writing samples, photographs of learning activities, formal and informal assessment reports, and anecdotal records.
• Helps to maintain a safe, positive, and healthy school environment in their classroom, in the school building as a whole and on the school playground.
• Assists the School Administrator in developing and implementing short-term and long-range goals for their classroom and the school as a whole.
• Attends staff devotions and staff meetings.
• Gives direction and leadership to classroom instructional aides and volunteers
• Arranges for and always provides for the proper supervision of children, in the building and on the playground.
• Writes weekly lessons plans with copies given to the School Administrator and to the student’s parents prior to the beginning of each week.
• Welcomes each family with friendliness and a smile—being an ambassador of Christ’s love to each family.
• Is always ready to be a witness of their faith to children and their families.

Personal Qualities:

• Is closely connected to their Lord and Savior through prayer, Bible study, and regular church attendance.
• Is a member of a Christian congregation.
• Evidences a lifestyle that reflects a dynamic relationship with Christ.
• Demonstrates a Christ-like love for children and their families.
• Is open-minded, patient, and cheerful in their approach to teaching and working with other staff members.
• Is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, showing Christian concern and respect for all.
• Is honest, dependable, punctual, self-disciplined, self-motivated, creative, caring and enthusiastic.
• Is warm, tactful, courteous, and an effective listener.
• Works in a positive manner, under the direction of the School Administrator and SLSB.
• Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students, school and church staff, and parents.
• Connects with fellow workers in a team relationship, showing loyalty, harmony, and cooperation with a common purpose in the mission and ministry for Christ and His Kingdom.

Education and Experience:

• Preschool teacher must have or continue working towards a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Teachers must be willing to continue to advance professionally through district teacher’s conferences, workshops, and/or continuing education classes.
• Certified teachers must be willing to take classes to meet state requirements for continued certification