2026-2027 Preschool Lead Instructor - Pool Posting

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day! Position Information The Preschool Lead Instructor serves as the "Preschool/Early Childhood Lead Content Educator" within Edmonds Inclusive Preschool classroom. This position is directly responsible for the overall care and planning for the classroom and individual children. This includes the learning environment, other staff and volunteers. Students in Edmonds Inclusive Preschool are students with disabilities, students who qualify for funding through the Washington state Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and tuition-based preschoolers. Shift Details: 7 hours a day; 183 day calendar Continuing vs. Non-Continuing Position: This is a pool posting for several open positions. Applicants should understand that the status, work locations and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy they accept. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hourly Rate: $48.00 per hour (2026-2027 Professional - Technical Salary Schedule) Position Type/Level: Professional-Technical Employee Level D Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description. Required Qualifications An associate or higher degree with at least 30 quarter credits related to the WA State Early Childhood Education Core Competencies Two or more (2+) years of work experience with classroom instruction in early childhood education. Licenses/Special Requirements First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification. Food Handler permit within 90 days of hire. MMR Vaccine/Immunization Record (or evidence of immunity) - See RCW 43.216.690 for more information Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Three or more (3+) years' experience with classroom instruction, early childhood education, or related field. Washington State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate or higher. Bilingual/Multilingual preferred. Previous work experience in a public-school setting. Benefits The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors. Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSAs/FSAs Life & AD+D Insurance Long-term Disability Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Paid Personal Leave Employee Assistance Program Pension Plans (DRS) Deferred Compensation Plans 403(b) Plans How To Apply Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. A Complete Application Includes Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened. Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Genetic Information, Disability Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. 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