Head Start Lead Preschool Teacher

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Head Start Lead Teacher

SALARY:    $37,451 annually, with progressive increases to $49,121.50 annually

LOCATION:  Snohomish County, Washington

DESCRIPTION:   

Every child deserves a strong foundation, and as a Head Start Lead Teacher, you will be the driving force behind a vibrant full-day preschool classroom of 19 bright, curious three-to-five-year-olds.

In this role, you arent just teaching¿you are leading a dedicated classroom team, partnering with families, and fostering a supportive community. We are looking for an empathetic educator who honors individual differences, celebrates diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and meets families exactly where they are with compassion and respect.

This is a classified position reporting to the Education Site Manager.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.  Position is opened until filled. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• In the Classroom (75%): Lead, plan, and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces dual language learners and children with disabilities. You will utilize the Pyramid Model Framework to cultivate social-emotional development, maintain safe staff-to-child ratios, and provide inspiring direction to your Assistant Teacher, Food Service Workers, aides, and volunteers. Step into the classroom during desk time when needed, ensuring our children always have familiar, smiling faces guiding them through staffing shortages.  Collaborate with fellow educators to maintain ideal staff-to-child ratios, proactively assisting other Early Head Start or Head Start classrooms to ensure a safe, well-covered, and seamless environment for everyone.

• Family & Community Collaboration (15%): Engage parents as their childs primary teacher through home visits and conferences. Within 90 days of enrollment, youll complete Family Needs Assessments and establish goals, partnering with Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities teams to connect families with vital community resources.

• Documentation & Excellence (10%): Keep your classroom data up to date by performing daily data entry into assessment and child file databases. You will conduct developmental screenings within 45 days of enrollment and maintain Inter Rater Reliability via Teaching Strategies Gold to track quarterly milestones with fidelity.

KEY COMPETENCIES & STRENGTHS

We are looking for a collaborative, organized leader who brings the following to our program:

• Cultural Humility: Deep respect and sensitivity when working with families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Team Leadership: A reliable team player who builds a positive working environment and can navigate priorities flexibly according to program needs.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information tactfully and professionally.
• Reliability: Comfort using computers for data entry and reporting, along with a commitment to maintaining a 95% attendance rate on an established work schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in child development or early childhood education, OR equivalent coursework.
• Two (2) years of experience working directly in a preschool classroom.
• A valid Washington State Driver¿s License and personal automobile insurance and the ability to transport yourself to home visits, off-site trainings, and meetings.

 (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in a classroom setting, and onsite/in-person. Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds (on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child¿s sized chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels.  Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:45 pm.

COMPENSATION:  

Salary range 48.  Beginning salary is $2,203 semi-monthly (17 semi-monthly pay periods per year), with progressive increases to $2,889.50 semi-monthly.  Work is performed from September through May each year.  This position carries a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 9 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 12.75 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 18.75 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check.  Prior to a new hire, you will be required to complete a Portable Background Check through DCYF.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants must apply online.  No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.  Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:

• Current resume. 
• Names and contact information for three references.
• For veterans¿ preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community.  It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; kathy.smith@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.