Lead Teacher

We are a non-profit organization looking for a lead teacher for our preschool classroom! We are looking for someone who is passionate, creative, energetic, and understands how to meet children where they are. If you love planning engaging and hands on learning experiences, understand the diversity of children’s learning experiences, and want to make a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you! 

Position Specific / Classroom

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with co-teachers to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Plan engaging activities, field trips, and classroom experiences
• Maintain safe, organized, and engaging classroom and outdoor environments
• Follow classroom schedules and manage daily routines effectively
• Support children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Practice active supervision and complete daily health and safety checks
• Communicate regularly with families about children’s daily experiences and progress
• Complete developmental screenings, assessments, documentation, and family conferences
• Train and mentor assistants, support staff, and new employees while modeling program expectations

General Program

• Follow all licensing, health, safety, and program regulations and policies
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized indoor and outdoor program spaces
• Report suspected child abuse or maltreatment according to state requirements
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain required certifications
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all families and staff
• Communicate professionally and collaborate positively with coworkers and visitors
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff information
• Arrive reliably for shifts, remain flexible, and assist where needed throughout the program
• Represent the program professionally through appearance, attitude, and public interactions
• Perform physical, supervisory, transportation, janitorial, and substitute duties as needed to support program operations

• Cleared Background Check through the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) 
• TB Test (negative within the last year) 
• Minimum Age: 18 
• Associate's Degree or Higher
• Excellent work ethic, commitment to children, collaborative approach

Experience with the Reggio Emilia Approach, training on complex needs and trauma informed care, interest in creative and performing arts.

Benefits 

• Free college degree opportunities through Bates Technical College 
• Employer paid employee portion of PFML and L&I deductions on payroll 
• Fun guaranteed every day!

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.