This teaching position is for a 3-4 year old class of no more than 8 students for 3 days a week from 8:35 AM- 12:35 PM beginning in September 2026. Actual teaching time is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. During the school year, this includes all T/W/TH (excluding holidays/non school days that typically align with the SPS calendar) from September through the first week of June.
Essential Duties:
- Provide a caring and structured classroom environment in which students can grow and develop at their own unique pace.
- Plan and execute engaging lessons and activities (in collaboration with coworkers) that align to the curriculum outline: including small group instruction, play-based learning, and whole-class activities.
- Foster learning and growth through developmentally appropriate methods that reach the whole child: physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
- Prepare an environment for students that allows choice during play, active exploration and social interaction.
- Participate and engage in paid bi-weekly staff meetings, professional development, Meet the Teacher night, and community events such as Trunk or Treat and the Valentine’s Dance.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all personal information regarding students and families.
- Manage and organize classroom supplies and materials. Communicate with the director when supplies are needed.
- Use the Brightwheel platform to communicate with families and involve them in their child’s learning by uploading weekly photos, sharing updates, and providing important classroom information.
- Fulfill shared space responsibilities, including cleaning tables daily, maintaining bulletin boards and room décor, tidy counters, cooperating with Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, and addressing messes as they occur.
- Collaborate with the Preschool Director in an ongoing annual professional goal-setting and evaluation process.
- Prepare emergency substitute plans at the beginning of the year and maintain them in a designated folder for the Preschool Director or substitute teacher.
- Read and adhere to all policies of Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications:
- Education: Preferred Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, or a related field.
- Valid Early Childhood or Elementary Ed Certification.
- Experience: Preferred teaching and/or care experience for children ages 3-6.
- A working knowledge of significant developments and trends in early childhood education.
- Patience, creativity and passion for working with children.
- Track record of positive relationships with children, families, and co-workers.
- Must pass background checks required by HPPC and WA State for working with children. These background checks may be repeated throughout employment.
Summary
As a Preschool Teacher, you will play an instrumental role in creating a holistic educational environment for young children that fosters a lifelong love of learning. In this role, you will design and plan meaningful, play-based lessons and learning opportunities, implement age-appropriate curriculum, and effectively manage classroom dynamics to enhance student learning experiences.
Qualifications
- Preschool experience
- Childcare
- Teaching Certification
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
