Preschool Teacher Leave Replacement

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Certificated Teacher works with preschool children enrolled in FACE, Puyallup Tribal Preschool, or ECEAP. The teacher provides a strong learning environment where children can develop and thrive and models teaching, motivating, disciplining, and communicating with young children for parents. Early literacy and strong relationship building are key focuses for Puyallup Tribal Preschool/ECEAP staff. Chief Leschi Schools, formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate among Puyallup Tribe youth. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in Washington and one of more than 200 tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. This is a leave-replacement position for approximately December 3, 2026, through March 11, 2027. The position is classified as certificated and exempt, with 180 work days per fiscal year. Employment is subject to successful criminal background clearance and successful and/or clear drug screening. Chief Leschi Schools operates under the authority of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians; employment is governed by Tribal law and policy and does not create a contract of employment. Tribal law, including applicable Indian preference requirements, governs employment decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications and a Food Handler's Permit.
Successful criminal background clearance.
Successful and/or clear drug screening.
Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and school board policies and procedures.
Ability to take initiative and work independently; demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage a classroom for optimum learning, synthesize and present information clearly and in an organized manner, and work with and relate to Native American children as a positive role model.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment with school staff, administrators, parents, and community members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students, and comply with school board policies and administrative procedures.

Nice To Haves

Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations.
Knowledge or experience with AVID, Responsive Classroom, Trauma-Informed Practices, Restorative Practices, Project GLAD, or Project Based Learning.

Responsibilities

Develop instructional units, lessons, and daily activities that promote academic achievement.
Use formative and summative assessments to promote student learning and inform instructional practices.
Implement required preschool curricula in the early childhood classroom.
Develop, publicize, and carry out an early childhood education program for program participants.
Maintain up-to-date student files and prepare accurate reports, written plans, and documents.
Contribute to required monthly reports, the year-end report, and data collection.
Complete the Children Progress Academic Assessment (CPAA) for each student in fall, winter, and spring.
Arrange or provide child screening and referral services as indicated.
Maintain weekly and daily lesson plans and provide weekly plans to the ECE Coordinator/Supervisor upon request.
Use varied instructional approaches, materials, and techniques to support each child's learning potential.
Collaborate with Instructional Services, staff, and administrators to support student achievement.
Integrate Native American culture into the center-based education program where appropriate.
Share information with families about community resources and further academic opportunities.
Keep the classroom organized and accessible for learning; maintain program materials, equipment, and the environment in a clean, secure, orderly condition.
Provide a literacy-rich learning environment that reflects families' language and culture, and maintain a consistent daily routine containing all required preschool classroom elements.
Meet weekly with the ECE team to plan and evaluate program services.
Help plan and facilitate monthly Parent Group Meetings.
Report matters of importance related to the PTP program to the ECE Coordinator.
Attend professional development opportunities to increase job skills and meet other requirements applicable to school faculty.
Use word-processing, email, the Internet, and digital cameras effectively for the center-based classroom.
Build rapport with families and empower parents by building on their strengths.
Work as a team member to develop participants' potential; demonstrate self-motivation, organization, and adaptability to families' goals and needs.
Relate well to children and adults from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and treat children, parents, and coworkers with dignity and respect.
Use positive student discipline routines and practices that promote learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.