Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher Renton, WA 98056 From $24 an hour - Part-time From $24 an hour - Part-time Preschool Teacher (part-time) Highlands Preschool is looking for a Preschool Teacher to join our friendly staff. Highlands Preschool is both an independent private preschool school and a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a quality education at an affordable price. This is a unique combination for a preschool: independent of any parent organization, with education as our primary focus rather than profit. This allows us to dedicate ourselves to giving preschoolers of all backgrounds a positive first learning experience to prepare them for kindergarten. Founded in 1953, the 2026-2027 school year marks our 73rd year serving the Renton Highlands (near Renton Technical College). Learn more at www.highlandspreschool.com. Our preschool teacher will lead two 2.5-hour preschool classes each day, Monday through

Friday:

an "AM" class from 9-11:30 am and a "PM" class from 12-2:30 pm. Teachers are paid for an additional 45 minutes per class taught (7.5 hours per week) for planning and preparation outside of class hours. Our yearly calendar loosely follows the Renton School District, with classes running September through May, with typical paid school-year vacations including Thanksgiving break, Winter Break, Midwinter break, and Spring Break. This position begins in mid-August in preparation for the school year.

Benefits and pay range:

Starting salary is $24/hour Eligible for yearly COLA increases Eligible for Paid Time Off Eligible for Medical Stipend after one year

Responsibilities and Duties:

Plan curriculum and lesson plans with grade level teaching team Supervise and instruct classes of 3- and 4-year-old students, implementing lesson plans and daily schedule Assess and provide for individual learning needs of students under your direction. Provide an attractive and productive classroom Manage student behavior and provide positive feedback and encouragement to students Assist with maintaining cleanliness of classroom and common areas Promote an understanding of the preschool's educational goals with parents and prospective parents Maintain an understanding of all preschool Bylaws, Rules, Policies and Procedures set by the staff and board, and work within those guidelines Attend all required board and staff meetings Present a professional appearance and demeanor

Requirements and Qualifications:

Must be able to work well as a team member Must have excellent communication skills with co-workers, parents, and students Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience preferred Certification or degree related to Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred Highlands Preschool admits students of any race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, and grants equal rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Highlands Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hardship fund and other school-administered programs.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

1 year (Preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person