Lead Preschool Teacher

Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Denise Louie Education Center in Seattle seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to plan and implement weekly lessons, assess child growth, and support behavior with evidence-based strategies. This role emphasizes a safe, engaging classroom and family engagement within Head Start guidelines.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver inclusive learning experiences, document progress, and communicate milestones to families, while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance literacy, language, early math, and science.
• Use Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework to guide curriculum and assessment.
• Integrate activities to support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance literacy, language, early math, and science skills.
• Use the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and applicable state standards to guide curriculum development and assessment.
• Integrate activities and materials to support children’s development across domains.
• Establish and maintain a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and communicate milestones with families.

Job description

About Us

Since 1978, centers from Denise Louie Education Center across Seattle, WA have provided high-quality multicultural early learning and family support services to ensure that children will be ready to succeed in school and life. We believe that children from low-income families deserve to grow up in high-quality learning environments and we strive to close the ‘opportunity gap’ so that all children can enter kindergarten ready to be successful. For more information about Denise Louie Education Center, go to www.deniselouie.org.

Program and Location

Program: Education

Location: Seattle

Employment Details

Reports to: Education Center Manager

Employment Status: Hourly

Pay Grade: 25

Pay Range: $28.89 - $32.00

Position Summary

The Lead Preschool Teacher maintains a healthy and engaging classroom environment, plans and implements individualized weekly lesson plans, assesses child growth and development, and supports children’s behavior with evidence-based strategies.

Essential Functions

Curriculum and Instruction

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including literacy, language, early math, and science skills.
• Use the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and applicable state early learning standards to guide curriculum development and assessment.
• Integrate a variety of activities and materials to support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Teacher-Child Interactions

• Establish and maintain a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Foster positive and effective teacher-child interactions to support each child’s individual growth and development.
• Encourage children’s exploration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Assessment and Documentation

• Conduct ongoing assessments of children’s development using appropriate assessment tools.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children’s progress and use data to inform instructional practices.
• Communicate assessment results and developmental milestones with families and other staff members.

Classroom Environment

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and well-organized learning environment.
• Implement health and safety practices in accordance with Head Start regulations and state licensing requirements.
• Provide materials and activities that reflect the diversity of the children and families served.

Family Engagement

• Build positive relationships with families and encourage their involvement in the Head Start program.
• Provide resources and referrals to support families’ needs and goals.

Collaboration and Communication

• Provide guidance and direction to classroom staff and work collaboratively with other staff members, consultants, and community partners to provide comprehensive services to children and families.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.

Attend and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other program activities as required.