Lead Preschool Teacher – Holistic, Outdoor Learning

Acquire4Hire; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave/vacation days

401K Plan

Medical and Dental plans

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Lead Teacher for a Washington state preschool to nurture young learners and partner with families. The role emphasizes creating a weekly curriculum, supporting diverse backgrounds, and fostering a warm, safe classroom environment.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years as a lead teacher, an AA/BA in ECE or CDA, First Aid/CPR, and MERIT/STARS credentials. This on-site position offers stability and growth within a caring educational team.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 3-5 in a child care setting.
• AA/BA degree in ECE or CDA.
• First Aid, CPR and HIV trained.
• Current STARS/MERIT training and TB test

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team and is flexible about duties.
• Is organized, creative, energetic and dependable.
• Works with children of diverse backgrounds.
• Understands the varied development stages of Preschool children.
• Creates and implements a weekly curriculum.
• Provides a warm nurturing environment.
• Can get on and off the floor and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Follows WA diapering procedures per the Public Health Dept.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Adaptability

Professional appearance

Reliability

Education

AA/BA in ECE or CDA

Job description

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Lead Teacher for a Washington state preschool to nurture young learners and partner with families. The role emphasizes creating a weekly curriculum, supporting diverse backgrounds, and fostering a warm, safe classroom environment.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years as a lead teacher, an AA/BA in ECE or CDA, First Aid/CPR, and MERIT/STARS credentials. This on-site position offers stability and growth within a caring educational team.