Preschool Lead Teacher Cherry Crest Elementary 2025-26

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

4d•$34 - $36

About The Position

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The position of Early Learning Preschool Lead Teacher is directly responsible for providing an educational and nurturing inclusive learning environment that meets the developmental needs of all children including those with disabilities, in all preschool classrooms including multi-language, and Early Childhood Assistance Education Program (ECEAP). COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) Observes and assesses the development of children. Plans and implements required curricula based on individualized child assessments. Guides and interacts with children during age/developmentally appropriate learning activities. Designs the classroom environment and maintains a clean, organized and safe environment for children that meets Early Achievers quality standards. Implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities. Builds positive relationships with children and families. Plans and implements guidance strategies for children. Engages families in classroom and program planning and activities including offering conferences quarterly to align with TS Gold checkpoints. May assist families in establishing school readiness goals. Maintains records of students which includes documentation of observations, student assessments and child’s work. Works with children in a warm and confident manner individually and in group settings. Responds appropriately to the needs of children and communicates with parents. Works with a diverse population of children, including children with special needs. Communicates effectively with staff. Works effectively as a team member in planning and implementing appropriate activities. Mediates conflicts between children. Keeps current on emergency procedures, including child safety drills. Ensures that children are in auditory/visual supervision range at all times. Attends staff meetings and professional development trainings. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports directly to and is supervised by Building Administrator

Requirements

AA in Early Childhood Education or DCYF approved equivalent.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Registration in state electronic workforce registry (Merit)
Completion of Merit Portable background check
TB skin test
Food Handler Permit
Proof of MMR or immunity to measles
Completion of applicable training requirements, including Child Care Basics
Understands State Performance Standards
Child development and behavior management
Age and developmentally appropriate practices and activities
Health, safety, injury prevention and sanitary practices
Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Implements individualized and group developmentally appropriate curricula
Observes child behavior changes and take necessary health and safety precautions
Works effectively as a member of a team
Ability to organize and complete tasks
Works collaboratively with staff and parents
Demonstrates problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
Maintains confidentiality.
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with diverse aptitudes and levels of achievement.

Responsibilities

Observes and assesses the development of children.
Plans and implements required curricula based on individualized child assessments.
Guides and interacts with children during age/developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Designs the classroom environment and maintains a clean, organized and safe environment for children that meets Early Achievers quality standards.
Implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Builds positive relationships with children and families.
Plans and implements guidance strategies for children.
Engages families in classroom and program planning and activities including offering conferences quarterly to align with TS Gold checkpoints.
May assist families in establishing school readiness goals.
Maintains records of students which includes documentation of observations, student assessments and child’s work.
Works with children in a warm and confident manner individually and in group settings.
Responds appropriately to the needs of children and communicates with parents.
Works with a diverse population of children, including children with special needs.
Communicates effectively with staff.
Works effectively as a team member in planning and implementing appropriate activities.
Mediates conflicts between children.
Keeps current on emergency procedures, including child safety drills.
Ensures that children are in auditory/visual supervision range at all times.
Attends staff meetings and professional development trainings.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year.
Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

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