Toddler Lead Teacher

Lilac City Early Learning Center - 4724; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Lilac City Early Learning Center is opening a brand-new Balboa Elementary campus to serve up to 8 toddlers with two teachers, licensed for 32 children total. The Lead Teacher will build warm, developmentally appropriate classrooms grounded in Conscious Discipline and trauma-informed care.

You will plan engaging curricula, supervise aides, complete developmental assessments, and participate in family conferences and licensing responsibilities as part of a collaborative teaching team.

Qualifications

• Licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in Washington State.
• Required CPR/First Aid, Food Worker Card, DCYF Background Check, Mandatory Trainings, and STARS requirements.
• We value collaboration, professionalism, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan and implement engaging curriculum.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Complete developmental assessments.
• Conduct family conferences.
• Maintain daily communication with families.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers and Aides.
• Maintain classroom documentation.
• Meet licensing requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Job description

Lead Teacher

Full-Time | Balboa Early Learning Campus

Help Build Something New

Lilac City Early Learning Center is opening a brand-new campus at Balboa Elementary through an innovative partnership with Spokane Public Schools and the City of Spokane. Our classrooms will serve up to 8 toddlers with 2 teachers. The program will be licensed for 32 children total, including one infant classroom and 3 toddler classrooms.

We're assembling a team of passionate educators who believe children thrive through relationships, play, and meaningful learning experiences. If you've ever wanted the opportunity to help shape a program from the ground up, this is it.

Our classrooms are guided by Conscious Discipline, trauma-informed care, and developmentally appropriate practice.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• Collaborative teaching teams
• Beautiful new classrooms
• Opportunity to help establish a new school culture

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing classroom environment
• Plan and implement engaging curriculum
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
• Complete developmental assessments
• Conduct family conferences
• Maintain daily communication with families
• Supervise Assistant Teachers and Aides
• Maintain classroom documentation
• Meet licensing requirements
• Participate in team meetings and professional development

Qualifications

Applicants must meet Washington State licensing requirements for Lead Teachers or be eligible to meet those requirements upon hire.

Required certifications include CPR/First Aid, Food Worker Card, DCYF Background Check, Mandatory Trainings, and STARS requirements.

We are looking for educators who value collaboration, professionalism, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Interested in another position? We're currently hiring a full team for our new Balboa Early Learning Campus, including, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Classroom Aides. We encourage you to apply for the role that best matches your experience and career goals.