State Pre-K Lead Teacher-LaPetite Academy of Milton

Learning Care Group • Milton, WA

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About The Position

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing based on each child’s needs and program requirements. The role focuses on preparing children for kindergarten and beyond through engaging learning experiences and support for their social, physical, and intellectual growth. The teacher leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, mentors fellow teachers, follows licensing guidelines, company standards, and Pre-K program requirements, and builds relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success.

The position requires working indoors or outdoors and engaging in physical activity with children. The posting specifies a Monday–Friday work week. Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite for employment, effective January 1, 2024.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or a related field.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements and childcare center requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct according to each child’s needs and program requirements.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Follow applicable licensing guidelines, company standards, and Pre-K program requirements.
• Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote children’s achievement and support the center’s success.
• Work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options ($25–$28.50 per hour).
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) for full-time employees; limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Childcare discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level