Top 237 Lead teacher Jobs in Tacoma, Wa

Lead Teacher 2026-2027 SY Pool
Impact Public Schools —Tukwila, WA
- $63,466 - $90,639 a year
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Early Childhood Educators
Cottesmore Child Care —Gig Harbor, WA
- $36,000 - $44,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Early Learning Center Site Director
ReWA —Seattle, WA
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Toddler Teacher
North Tacoma Montessori Center —Tacoma, WA
- $17.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Teacher / Driver - Kid's Country
Kid's Country —Maple Valley, WA
- $19 - $23 an hour
- No weekends
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Teacher
Federal Way Public Schools —Federal Way, WA
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- Serving
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $51,840 - $69,744 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Outlook
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST 4 - LEAD TEACHER
Bates Technical College —Tacoma, WA
- $54,448 - $56,703 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- Management
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Mentor Montessori Teacher: Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Bezos Academy —Federal Way, WA
- $92,000 - $138,000 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Area Manager- Based in Tacoma, WA
KinderCare Education —Tacoma, WA
- $66,500 - $112,250 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Infant Teacher
Pathways Families Thrive —Des Moines, WA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- Professional development assistance
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Lead Toddler Teacher
Pathways Families Thrive —Des Moines, WA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- Professional development assistance
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5d
Infant Lead Teacher
Trinity Early Learning Center —Tacoma, WA
- $18.24 - $24.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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3's and 4's Childcare Lead Teacher
Cascade Christian Schools —Tacoma, WA
- $20.50 - $23.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Early Learning Center Lead Teacher
YMCA —Tacoma, WA
- $22.36 - $25.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Lead Toddler Teacher
Wright Choice Child Development Center —Lakewood, WA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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State Pre-K Lead Teacher-LaPetite Academy of Milton
La Petite Academy —Milton, WA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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5d
Part Day Lead 4/5's Teacher
Cascade Christian Schools —Puyallup, WA
- $19.05 - $22.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
Lead Teacher in Burien
Akin —Seattle, WA
- $26.12 - $34.48 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Classroom
- Serving
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Beginning School Early Childhood Substitute T
Charles Wright Academy —Tacoma, WA
- $25 an hour
- On call
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply

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Lead Teacher 2026-2027 SY Pool

Impact Public Schools -
Tukwila, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,466 - $90,639 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Elementary Education
Teaching Certification
Elementary Education Teaching Certification
English
Education
Bachelor's degree
Special Education
Special Education Certification
Teaching
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

POSITION: Lead Teacher

TYPE: School-based

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for early and elementary education positions

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations across the Seattle-Tacoma area (Tukwila, WA; South Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Renton, WA)

SALARY: $63,466-$90,638 based on aligned years of experience up to 9 years

STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position

START: Start date will be determined as part of the offer process

REPORTS TO: School Principal or their designee

Who You Are

You believe in the power of teamwork and want to work in a collaborative school community where team members support one another, whether it’s sharing ideas, teaming up on parent communication, or stepping in to help a colleague in need.
You are excited by the idea of delivering rigorous and engaging content to scholars by leveraging high-quality curriculum and teaching resources.
You enjoy opportunities to share your voice on how to improve our scholars’ experience through dynamic and ongoing input cycles facilitated by school & network leaders.
You are aligned with and share an unwavering belief that every child, regardless of their identity and needs, can thrive and meet ambitious goals.

Core Job Functions

Deliver rigorous & engaging content while creating a safe & welcoming environment (70%)

Execute effective literacy, math, language development skills, and social emotional learning
Utilize Impact’s instructional practices including supporting all scholars with academic and social emotional strengths and needs.
Leverage high quality curriculum including Illustrative Mathematics, Fishtank ELA, and 95% Core Phonics.
Ensure a positive learning environment by leveraging effective classroom management practices
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, implementing effective behavior management strategies, building strong student-teacher relationships, and creating a safe and joyful environment for optimal learning.

Plan and prepare for daily instruction (10%)

Leverage comprehensive lesson plans anchored in high quality curriculum (see above), anticipate student responses and potential challenges, and plan targeted questions and exemplar work samples.
Communicate regularly with families, leveraging asset-based language to describe scholars’ academic and behavioral strengths and potential barriers.

Commit to professional learning, development, and growth (15%)

Actively engage in instructional coaching and professional development aimed at improving your practice
Participate in the development of your assistant teacher/teaching fellow by modeling strong practices, planning together and sharing feedback with one another. *This isn’t a supervisory position*

Other duties as assigned

*Core job responsibility percentages are estimates based on projected work for this position.

Required Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in education/related field or be actively working towards completing a bachelor's degree (required within 2-years of employment)

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years experience delivering rigorous and engaging instruction in a K-12 setting
English Language Learner Endorsement
Special education endorsement

License/Certification

Must have or be eligible for certification by OSPI with an endorsement in Elementary Education (within 1-month of employment required)
Must have or be eligible to obtain a CPR certification
Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) with occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Work is primarily inside but has daily responsibilities outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather).

Non-negotiables

Must be able to obtain then provide an academic transcript if hired
Must pass a fingerprint and background check
Complete SafeSchools trainings

What We Offer

Competitive pay and generous paid time off package including paid holidays, vacation and personal time;
Up to $10,500 in financial support towards a teacher certification preparation program;
Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability benefits;
Retirement account with employer contributions;
Free mental health support + more through our employee assistance program;
Growth pathways for increased levels of leadership.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click to review Impact’s Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools.

Non-Discrimination Statements

Impact Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Click to review Impact’s designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact’s schools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,466.00 - $90,639.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

WA State Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Tukwila, WA 98168 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Tukwila, WA 98168: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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lead teacher jobs in tacoma, wa

Lead Teacher 2026-2027 SY Pool

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Lead Toddler Teacher

Lead Teacher / Driver - Kid's Country

Lead Teacher

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