Top 35 Lead teacher Jobs in Bellingham Wa

Early Childhood Program Specialist 2/Assistant Teacher
Western Washington University —Bellingham, WA
- $3,864 - $4,242 a month
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER
Gabriel's Art Kids —Bellingham, WA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Classroom
Lead Pre-K Teacher
MORE Smiles Learning Center —Blaine, WA
- $22.13 - $25.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Tuition reimbursement
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ECEAP Early Childhood Program Specialist 3, Lead Teacher – Anacortes
Skagit Valley College —Anacortes, WA
- $3,965.40 - $5,201.10 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- Serving
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Regional Bicycle Education Specialist
Northwest Educational Service District —Anacortes, WA
- $58,240 - $72,176 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Teacher
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County —Burlington, WA
- $21.65 - $22.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
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Preschool Lead Teacher
Whatcom Family YMCA —Bellingham, WA
- $20.53 - $22.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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PM Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
Hillcrest Kids Early Learning —Bellingham, WA
- $19.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Assistant Preschool Teacher
Whatcom Family YMCA —Bellingham, WA
- $19.90 - $21.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Opportunities for advancement
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Y-KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMP SITE SUPERVISOR
THE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA —Burlington, WA
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Infant Assistant Teacher
Whatcom Family YMCA —Bellingham, WA
- $19.90 - $20.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
Quick Apply
Closing Early Learning Teacher
Whatcom Family YMCA —Bellingham, WA
- $19.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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Early Head Start - Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 (Burlington)
Skagit Valley College —Mount Vernon, WA
- $3,327 - $4,300 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Head Start - Early Childhood Program Specialist 1 (Mount Vernon)
Skagit Valley College —Mount Vernon, WA
- $3,327 - $4,300 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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EARLY LEARNING LEAD TEACHER
THE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA —Mount Vernon, WA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Forest School Teacher
Old Growth Kids —Bellingham, WA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Education
- In-person
Quick Apply
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Preschool Co-Lead Teacher
Burlington Little School —Burlington, WA
- $19 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Maestros Navigator
Skagit Valley College —Mount Vernon, WA
- $61,000 - $66,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR
THE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA —Burlington, WA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Classroom Aide - Anacortes
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County —Anacortes, WA
- $20.20 - $21.43 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
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Early Childhood Program Specialist 2/Assistant Teacher

Western Washington University -
Bellingham, WA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$3,864 - $4,242 a month

Qualifications

Student supervision
CPR Certification
Microsoft Outlook
Teacher collaboration
Documentation tools
First Aid Certification
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Working with students
Sustainability strategies
Teaching experience with young children

Full Job Description

Position Title

Early Childhood Program Specialist 2/Assistant Teacher

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department

The Child Development Center supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

The Assistant Teacher at the WWU Child Development Center collaborates closely with Lead Teachers to plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is often child-initiated and open-ended. This position supports a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for children, families, students, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities include providing high-quality early childhood services, fostering meaningful relationships with families, and mentoring WWU student Classroom Assistants. As a key member of the Child Development Center the Assistant Teacher contributes to the center's commitment to excellence, inclusion, and student learning.

This is a full-time, 9.5 cyclic permanent position.

Required Qualifications

Meet all Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) requirements including MERIT registration, current First Aid/CPR certification, Bloodborne Pathogens training, Safe Sleep training, and negative TB test
Minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 1-5 in a licensed early learning or group care setting, and 30 quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced early childhood environment while maintaining accurate documentation, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to inclusive practices and respectful partnerships with children, families, students, and colleagues
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds and actively participate in classroom activities, including floor play and outdoor supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
Experience using Teaching Strategies GOLD and other technology-based tools for assessment and documentation
Experience creating classroom documentation and visual displays that support children's learning and development

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

This position requires a fingerprint background check.

Salary

$3,864 - $4,242/month depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Classified Positions

Bargaining Unit

This position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.

Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date Notes

Application review begins July 23, 2026; position is open until filled

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [email protected]

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at [email protected]. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

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