Seattle Public Schools

Leschi Elementary - Preschool Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools$74K — $146K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in early learning or related field.
  • Experience teaching PreK-3rd grade, including English language learners.
  • Knowledge of early childhood development and culturally diverse education practices.
  • Eligibility for Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit.
  • Criminal justice fingerprinting and background check required.

Responsibilities

  • Create a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
  • Plan and implement individualized instructional programs for diverse learners.
  • Evaluate and record student progress, preparing reports for families.
  • Establish and enforce positive classroom policies and behavior expectations.
  • Utilize assessments to guide instructional planning and student development.
  • Build and maintain relationships with families to support student learning.
  • Collaborate with staff and provide leadership for assigned personnel.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and required in-service training.
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and engagement.
  • Eligibility for benefits including health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Salary: $74,736.00 - $146,088.00 Annually
Location : Leschi Elementary, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26376
Department: Leschi Elementary
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Subject Area: Preschool Classroom
FTE: 1.0

Overview of Position

Under the general direction of the building principal or the early learning program manager, and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel, he/she arranges and fosters a developmentally appropriate and effective learning environment; uses designated curriculum and embedded or identified assessments to choose appropriate learning materials, and plans developmentally appropriate individualized lessons; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and provides supervision to meet the individual needs of assigned students; evaluates student performance and progress.

Reports to: Building Principal or Early Learning Program Director
Essential Functions

1. Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning, development and culture of the children enrolled; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs, while affording opportunities to work in small and large groups; prepares developmentally appropriate lesson plans for both typically developing and special needs or at risk children. (25% of time)

2. Uses necessary and developmentally appropriate instructional methods and materials which are age appropriate for the students and aligns learning activities with program expectations; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues professional growth through studies, implementing newly learned skills and instructional practices, ensuring use of updated knowledge of development and methods and techniques for instruction which promote student success. (25% of time)

3. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians. (20% of time)

4. Creates, establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, age appropriate classroom policies and procedures governing behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline in ways that support children to develop self direction and control meeting standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate. (10% of time)

5. Uses assessment to gather data and interprets data to inform planning and student progress; writes and submits reports for administrative purposes. (5% of time)

6. Confers and builds relationships with parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship and provide guidance and evaluation, to support student achievement. (5% of time)

7. Directs the activities of assigned personnel. (5% of time)

8. Attends or participates in required staff meetings, professional development and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.Serves on staff committees as required. (5% of time)

Other Functions: Duties that are not essential, but may be performed within the scope and intent of this position:
1. Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
2. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
Typical Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree or eligible educational equivalent based on classroom model which includes knowledge of early learning and development and academic preparation or professional experience with children birth through 3rd grade; academic preparation for or experience in teaching culturally, racially and economically diverse young children (PreK) in an urban school system.

Years of Experience:
Experience providing PreK-3rd instruction, working with English language learners and bilingual students and assisting them in transitioning into the regular classrooms, building relationships with families, and participating in family engagement activities to increase involvement.

Clearances:
Criminal justice fingerprinting and background check.

Salary Schedule
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01

Please check ALL endorsement(s) that will appear on your Washington State certificate or will be added to your current or newly issued certificate by the position start date.
  • Agricultural Education
  • Arts: Visual
  • Bilingual Elementary
  • Bilingual Secondary
  • Biology
  • Business and Marketing
  • Chemistry
  • Counseling
  • Dance
  • Deaf Education
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary Education
  • English Language Arts
  • English Language Learners
  • Environmental and Sustainability
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Gifted Education
  • Health and Fitness
  • Humanities: Middle Level
  • History
  • Library Media
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics: Middle Level
  • Music: Choral
  • Music: General
  • Music: Instrumental
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Science: Earth and Space
  • Science: Middle Level
  • Science: Physics
  • Social Studies
  • Social Work
  • Special Education
  • Special Education: Early Childhood
  • Technology Education
  • Theater
  • Traffic Safety
  • World Languages: Arabic
  • World Languages: Chinese
  • World Languages: French
  • World Languages: German
  • World Languages: Hindi
  • World Languages: Japanese
  • World Languages: Korean
  • World Languages: Latin
  • World Languages: Spanish
  • Not Applicable - I do not, nor will not hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit
  • I hold an "unendorsed" Washington State Teaching Certificate/Permit

02

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools employee with a certificated contract for the next school year?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Have you been notified by your supervisor or human resources that you are displaced for the next school year?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Have you received a binding contingency contract for the next school year?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

About Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Public Schools is the largest public school district in the state of Washington, serving over 50,000 students in 104 schools. The district employs over 10,000 staff members, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Seattle Public Schools is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. The district offers a wide range of programs and services, including special education, bilingual education, and advanced placement courses. Seattle Public Schools has received numerous awards for its academic achievements and innovative programs.
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