ECEAP Preschool Lead Teacher

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Wishram SD
Job Type: School District Position
Job Number: 202602963
Department: Wishram School District
Opening Date: 06/12/2026


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General Responsibilities
This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Wishram School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Coordinator, RaeLynn Forcella at View email address on click.appcast.io
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Lead Teacher provides developmentally appropriate instruction and learning experiences that promote school readiness and support the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development of preschool-aged children. The Lead Teacher builds strong partnerships with families, collaborates with school and community partners, and ensures compliance with ECEAP Performance Standards and district requirements.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help establish and shape a new ECEAP preschool program serving children and families in our community. For many local families, access to preschool and early learning services is limited or unavailable. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding educational opportunities for young children and help build a strong foundation for future student success.
About Wishram School District
Wishram School District is a small rural district located in the Columbia River Gorge. We pride ourselves on strong relationships, small class sizes, and a commitment to ensuring every child receives the individualized support they need to succeed. As a small district, we value collaboration, creativity, and a willingness to make a meaningful impact. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with students, families, and staff while helping create a program that will serve our community for years to come. As a small rural district, Wishram values developing talent from within our communities. Applicants who are working toward ECEAP qualifications and are eligible for an approved Professional Development Plan (PDP) are encouraged to apply.

New Applicants should submit the following:

• Autobiographical statement of250-wordsor less, to include the reason(s) you chose education as a career.
• A Resume
• 3 current letters of recommendation (within last3years).
• Copy of applicable certifications
• A completed District Application.(Download from Wishram School website)

Salary: $21.77 - $37.22 per hour DOE and qualifications.
Assignment: School Year Position (September - June) following the district academic calendar. Generally not scheduled during winter break, spring break, holidays, or summer break.


Benefits: Eligible for Washington State School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) health insurance (includes medical, dental & vision), School Employees Retirement System (SERS) retirement benefits, 12 days of paid sick leave, 3 days of personal leave, and other district benefits in accordance with district policy and state eligibility requirementsFor additional information regarding salary and benefits, contact Business Manager Sarah Hathaway at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

1. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Washington Early Learning and Development Guidelines (WELDG) and ECEAP performance standards.
2. Creates and maintains a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, physical, and behavioral development of preschool-aged children.
3. Conducts ongoing observations, screenings, assessments, and documentation to monitor child growth and inform individualized instruction.
4. Supports children's school readiness by promoting language, literacy, early math, problem-solving, self-regulation, and social skills through developmentally appropriate practices.
5. Builds positive partnerships with families through regular communication, family conferences, home visits, and family engagement activities.
6. Collaborates with family support staff, specialists, district personnel, and community agencies to meet the individual needs of children and families.
7. Maintains accurate and timely student records, assessment data, attendance records, and ECEAP program documentation.
8. Ensures compliance with ECEAP, DCYF, district, health, safety, and licensing requirements.
9. Implements culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices that support equity and belonging for all children and families.
10. Participates in required professional development, staff meetings, training, and continuous program improvement activities.
11. Supervises children and maintains appropriate health, safety, and behavioral expectations during all program activities.
12. Supports school-wide and program-wide initiatives that promote student success, family engagement, and positive school culture.

Other Functions:

1. Completed other duties and fulfill responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be eligible to obtain required ECEAP Lead Teacher qualifications through an approved Professional Development Plan (PDP) within timelines established by ECEAP.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to work effectively with preschool-aged children and families.
2. Ability to collaborate with staff, specialists, and community partners.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to maintain required records and documentation.
5. Ability to obtain required background clearances, certifications, and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
2. Washington State Early Childhood Education Certificate.
3. Washington State Teaching Certificate with early childhood endorsement or experience.
4. Previous experience as a preschool, Head Start, ECEAP, or early childhood teacher.
5. Experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices and play-based learning.
6. Knowledge of Washington ECEAP Performance Standards and DCYF requirements.
7. Experience conducting child assessments and family engagement activities.
8. Experience working in rural schools or communities.
9. Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, View phone number on click.appcast.io,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, View phone number on click.appcast.io,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, View phone number on click.appcast.io,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
For Benefit information, please contact Sarah Hathaway at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be eligible to obtain required ECEAP Lead Teacher qualifications through an approved Professional Development Plan (PDP) within timelines established by ECEAP?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

03


Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

05


Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
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Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
08


Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
09


In December 2019 a law passed that requires proof of MMR vaccine or immunity for employees working in child care programs (WAC 110-300-0120). To comply with the law, you must be able to provide one of the following upon hire:Option 1: Immunization records showing you have received the MMR vaccine; orOption 2: Proof of immunity to measles though documented lab evidence of antibody titer; orOption 3: A healthcare provider's attestation of your history of measles sufficient to provide immunity against measles; orOption 4: Written certification, signed by a Washington licensed-MD, ND, DO, ARNP, or PA, that the MMR vaccine is not advisable for you. Are you able to comply with WAC 110-300-0120 and provide one of the listed options?

• YES
• NO

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