Lead Pre-K Teacher

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children
• Conduct child assessments to monitor progress
• Manage classroom environments effectively
• Collaborate with co-teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support student needs
• Maintain supportive and nurturing relationships with families

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education
• Two years of experience in early childhood education
• Strong team player with a child-centered philosophy
• Ability to work in a dynamic, inclusive classroom setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Experience working with children of all abilities, including those with developmental delays or disabilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 17 accrued PTO days and 25 holiday/break days annually
• Retirement 401(k) with company match
• Paid professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Tuition discounts and scholarship eligibility for Bachelor's degrees
• Mental wellness program and monthly reflective practice with a licensed therapist
• Wellness reimbursement and student loan contribution programs
• Company-provided Orca Card

About the Company

Northwest Center is a mission-driven organization dedicated to inclusion. We believe that when children with and without disabilities learn and play together, all of them reach their full potential. Our Early Learning programs provide high-quality, inclusive care and education to children from birth to age five, ensuring all children are welcomed, celebrated, and nurtured.