Preschool Lead Teacher (Meadowbrook)

Associated Recreation Council; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) seeks a Preschool Lead Teacher for Meadowbrook Community Center in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and leading developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers 3–5 enrolled in Seattle Preschool Program (SPP).

The full-time position offers planning time, mentoring to assistants, and collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation to deliver high-quality licensed childcare and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field, verified as approved in MERIT.
• At least 30 approved ECE quarter credits verified through MERIT (up to 10 may be ECE-School Age credits).
• 2+ years of preschool teaching experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 3–5.
• Lead classroom operations ensuring a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Mentor and guide assistant teachers and support staff.
• Engage regularly with families and community partners to support child development.
• Maintain staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 for safety and supervision.
• Report to Licensed Preschool Director for guidance and support.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Family communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

30 approved ECE quarter credits verified in MERIT

Job description

# Preschool Lead Teacher (Meadowbrook)Hot JobMeadowbrook Community Center - Seattle, WA 98125## OverviewSalary Range$28.00 - $35.00 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull Time## Preschool Lead Teacher (Meadowbrook)* Job Location – Meadowbrook Community Center - 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125* Position Type – Full-time* Starting Salary - $28.00-32.00/hr. *(Employee may start at $32.00/hr upon verification of Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) education qualifications listed below)* + Full range - $28.00 - $35.00/hr. *(Employee may earn up to $35.00/hr with continued employment.)*If you have experience working with groups of preschool children ages 3-5 and have a passion for teaching, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a **Preschool Lead Teacher** at Meadowbrook Community Center . This is a full-time role that boasts competitive pay and great benefits.ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. In this role, the **Preschool Lead Teacher** will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading engaging activities for preschool participants ages 3 to 5, enrolled in the SPP. The **Preschool Lead Teacher** will create and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, guide classroom management, and foster a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that is welcoming to all children and families. Additionally, the Lead Teacher will mentor and provide direction to the Assistant Teacher and support staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.\\*The Seattle Preschool Program is funded by the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL).**Schedule:*** Full-time position, up to 40 hours per week, with adjustments based on program needs, including SPP required planning time, trainings, and team meetings.**Preschool Lead Teacher Responsibilities:*** Design and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with DCYF WACs and SPP contract mandates* Lead classroom operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children ages 3–5* Mentor and guide assistant teachers and support staff to maintain effective classroom management and program quality* Engage and communicate regularly with families, staff, and community partners to support child development and program success* Maintain a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 to ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all children* Report directly to the Licensed Preschool Director for guidance and support**Preschool Lead Teacher Education Requirements:*** Seattle Preschool Programs (SPP) requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, verified as “approved” in MERIT in: + Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field **OR** + A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college, verified as \"approved\" in MERIT, **AND** + At least 30 approved ECE quarter credits verified through MERIT (up to 10 of these may be ECE-School Age hybrid credits)***\\*If you do not meet the educational requirements for this position but are committed to obtaining the required credentials, we encourage you to apply. We are open to supporting candidates who are willing to enter into an education plan to complete the necessary qualifications******within 4 years of employment in the classroom.*****Preschool Lead Teacher Required Experience:*** At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 3-5 in a preschool setting* 2 years of experience supporting and implementing curriculum activities for a large group of children* Experience supervising and directing children during programming is preferred**Certifications (required):*** DCYF Preservice Requirements and General Staff Qualifications**Benefits:*** 100% Employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance* 401(k) with 5% match* Paid time off (PTO) including 12 paid holidays and a floating holiday* Flexible Spending Account* Life insuranceWe are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.