Job Description
Job Description
Full-Time | 40 hours/week | $26.00–$30.00/hour
Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: 403(b) with employer match & Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Please send resume and cover letter or any questions to contact:
Lisa Henderson, (206) 765-9100
lisa@laurelhurstearlylearning.org
About the Role
We are seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment. The Lead Teacher will guide a team of educators to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate, and play-based learning experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and community in young children.
This role is ideal for a reflective and motivated teacher who values collaboration, appreciates the individuality of each child, and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and document classroom activities that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and project-based curriculum focused on exploration and hands-on learning.
- Observe and assess children’s growth and communicate progress with families.
- Provide consistent, positive behavior guidance rooted in empathy and understanding.
- Partner with colleagues and leadership to adapt practices based on children’s needs and emerging interests.
- Build strong relationships with families through open and ongoing communication, including parent-teacher conferences.
- Serve meals and snacks following food safety standards.
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Attend regular staff meetings and required trainings.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or an Associate’s degree (or higher) with at least 20 verified ECE credits in MERIT.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with preschool-aged children.
- Experience developing age-appropriate curriculum and managing classroom behavior.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach or other emergent, child-led methodologies.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Comfort using tools such as Brightwheel and Microsoft Office.
Additional Requirements (to be completed upon or after hire)
- DCYF Portable Background Check and fingerprints
- TB clearance and MMR vaccination record
- Food Worker Card
- CPR/First Aid (Infant, Child, Adult) and Bloodborne Pathogens/HIV training
- Mandated Reporter and Episcopal Safe Church training
- Completion of the STARS 30-hour Basic Child Care course within one month of hire
- Ongoing DCYF trainings (Medication Management, Emergency Preparedness, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Abusive Head Trauma)
Please send resume and cover letter or any questions to contact:
Lisa Henderson, (206) 765-9100
lisa@laurelhurstearlylearning.org
Company DescriptionLaurelhurst Early Learning is a licensed, non-profit, full-day preschool located in the residential neighborhood of Laurelhurst, Seattle. We serve children ages 30 months to 6 years through an emergent, play-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
We value collaboration, curiosity, and connection—among children, families, educators, and the broader community of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and our Laurelhurst neighbors. As part of St. Stephen’s, we embrace the core values of respect for every human being, care for the natural world, and lifelong learning. At Laurelhurst Early Learning, every child and family is welcomed and supported to belong, grow, and thrive.
Company Description
Laurelhurst Early Learning is a licensed, non-profit, full-day preschool located in the residential neighborhood of Laurelhurst, Seattle. We serve children ages 30 months to 6 years through an emergent, play-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.\r\n\r\nWe value collaboration, curiosity, and connection—among children, families, educators, and the broader community of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and our Laurelhurst neighbors. As part of St. Stephen’s, we embrace the core values of respect for every human being, care for the natural world, and lifelong learning. At Laurelhurst Early Learning, every child and family is welcomed and supported to belong, grow, and thrive.