The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll: • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers. • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements. • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success. We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements. • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children. • Compensation and Benefits: • Compensation range of $ based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options ($25-28.50/hr) • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and childcare discount available to all employees Monday-Friday work week Effective January 1, 2024- Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite of employment. Sign in and Register- https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister