Lead Teacher Preschool (HS)

Puget Sound Educational Service District

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

SEBB Medical/Dental/Vision

Leave - 24 days

12 sick days

12 holidays

Retirement plan

Tax sheltered annuity

ORCA card & free parking

Job summary

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a Preschool Lead Teacher to lead a classroom unit and work in a collaborative partnership with the Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Duties include designing and leading learning, documenting outcomes, and engaging with families to maximize student development.

The Educare lead teacher develops and implements academic, behavior, developmental, health, and nutrition plans, aiming to maximize outcomes and strengthen home-school connections, while diverse

Qualifications

AA or Higher in ECE, with preschool teaching experience.
Current WA State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ECE (PreK-3) or Early Childhood Special Education.
AA or higher degree with 20 ECE credits and 9 months preschool classroom experience.
2 years of professional experience working with children 0-5.

Responsibilities

Support families to meet child guidance and development needs.
Administer health screenings and developmental assessments.
Collaborate with families and conduct home visits and conferences.
Plan weekly curriculum with team to maximize child outcomes.
Maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Family engagement

Observation & assessment

Curriculum planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

AA or Higher in ECE

WA State Teaching Certificate (ECE)

Bachelor's degree with ECE credits

2 years experience with 0-5

Job description

Description Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a highly qualified Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team of educators and lead a classroom unit working in a strong collaborative partnership with the Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Job duties include designing and leading children’s learning, documenting children’s outcomes, and working with families. The Educare lead teacher develop and implements academic, behavior, developmental, health and nutrition plans for the purpose of maximizing students’ outcome, achieving program objectives and encouraging home school connection. The lead teacher and the teaching team implement diverse experiences that support global learning focusing on the child’s back experience and heritage.

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by the best consideration date of 11/8/2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 11/17/2026.

At Educare, you will join a community of learners focused on providing high quality care and early childhood education, while working closely with families to support the growth and development of their children. Educare is a research-based early learning program implementing best and most promising new practices. We hold high expectations for achieving child and family goals and offer reflective practices so that teachers reach and sustain those goals. We are part of a support system that enables personal and professional growth within an intentional culture of inclusion and diversity. We encourage you to join us in achieving a vision of excellence, innovation, creativity, and equity for the children and families we serve.

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.

This position is School Schedule, 213 days, 1704 hours.

Essential Functions

Acts as a support to families for the purpose of meeting specific family needs related to child guidance and development, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
Administers health screenings (part day) and developmental testing programs, assessments, etc. (both part day and full day) for the purpose of identifying needs, assessing student development and/or developing individual learning plans.
Assists children with hand washing, tooth brushing, diapering, etc. for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene and meeting standards.
Attends a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-service trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining their professional knowledge.
Collaborates with families for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.
Conducts home visits and conferences for the purpose of providing information and resources to families on a schedule in compliance with program requirements and to partner with families in educational planning and goal setting.
Coordinates development of Individualized Educational Plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and performance standards, encouraging parent involvement, and maximizing child outcomes.
Coordinates and manages classroom preparation of teaching materials, planning and management of classroom routines and staff roles for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives.
Develops weekly curriculum plans with individualization for students in collaboration with classroom team including (e.g. indoor and outdoor instruction, quiet and active learning opportunities, group, small group and individualized instruction, environmental adaptations and use of daily routines for learning to support individual and group needs, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing child outcomes and delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
Engages in Active Supervision, as defined by the Head Start National Center on Health, with focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Implements academic, behavior, developmental, health and nutrition plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations and performance standards, maximizing student outcomes, achieving program objectives and encouraging parent involvement.
Instructs children for the purpose of optimizing outcomes for each child in accordance with School Readiness goals.
Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference, cross component communication and/audit trail for compliance with district, local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
Models conversation, respectful interaction, conflict resolution and, clean-up/self-care activities for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior and supporting a positive classroom climate in a culturally sensitive manner.
Organizes and serves meals and snacks in compliance with USDA and HS regulations for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.
Participates in a variety of program activities for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to program plan.
Participates in local and national evaluation activities for the purpose of continuous program improvement.
Prepares reports for the purpose of documenting family and child activities as described in the work plan.
Provides child guidance information and support for the purpose of increasing parent/family understanding of child development, learning and school readiness.
Provides care to children for the purpose of ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children.
Replies to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or referrals.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Serves as an active and engaged team member in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information related to child development, learning, and health and family goals.
Supervises personnel (e.g., provide coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and achieving agency and departmental objectives.
Supervises Teachers and/or Teacher’s Aide for the purpose of collaborating to meet the needs of the family, providing training, and encouraging their participation in planning, curriculum development and classroom activities.

Other Functions

Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job-Specific Competencies

CLASSROOM GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based classroom leadership practices that create a climate for student learning.

CREATING A SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE

Demonstrates respect and empathy when interacting with people. Listens to ideas, issues and suggestions with an open mind. Offers support, flexibility and guidance when others are balancing differing priorities.

PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION

Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.

TEAMWORK

Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

AA or Higher in ECE, with experience teaching preschool-age children; OR

Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ECE (PreK-grade 3) OR Early Childhood Special Education; OR

AA or higher degree in a related field with 20 credits in ECE and 9 months experience in preschool classroom
2 years of professional experience working with children 0-5
Early childhood oversight experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a lead teacher in Head Start, Early Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program
Experience supervising early childhood classroom staff
Experience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
24 annual leave days per year
12 sick days
12 paid holidays
Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)

01
Upon hire can you submit proof that you are legally eligible to work in U.S.?

02
Prospective staff, interns, and volunteers will have their records checked through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation via a fingerprint check using a complete Washington state criminal identification fingerprint process. Are you willing to submit to this process?

03
Which of the following responses best represents your completed education?

Master's Degree or Above
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School/GED
None of the Above

04
Are you able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to using an equity lens?

05
Which of the following responses best represents your completed education/work experience?

AA or Higher in ECE, with experience teaching preschool-age children
Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ECE (PreK-grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education
AA or higher degree in a related field with 20 credits in ECE and 9 months experience in preschool classroom
None of the Above

06
Do you have a minimum of 2 years professional experience working with children 0-5?

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Do you possess Early Childhood oversight experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program?