Top 975 Early childhood education Jobs in Washington State

Montessori Assistant Program Director
Bellevue Montessori School Inc. —Bellevue, WA
- $72,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Lead Preschool Teacher
Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool —Spokane, WA
- From $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Preschool
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
BSK-Subsidy Access & Support Lead
BrightSpark Early Learning Services —Renton, WA
- $62,972 - $74,965 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Master of Social Work
- English
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
MACTE Certified Montessori Lead Teacher
Evergreen Montessori Academy —Bellevue, WA
- $28 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Early Learning Lead Teacher
ReWA —Seattle, WA
- $32 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Kindergarten Elementary Teacher
Stride, Inc. —Washington State
- $45,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
13d
Preschool Principal
Brighton School —Mountlake Terrace, WA
- $80,168 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Sales
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Director
La Petite Academy —Kent, WA
- $80,168.40 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Early Head Start Teacher
Lummi Nation —Bellingham, WA
- Full-time
- Entry level
Interim Senior Education Director (3 Month Assignment)
ReWA —Seattle, WA
- $62.50 - $82.00 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Children
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
12d
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (9873 SPED)
Evergreen Public Schools —Vancouver, WA
- $64,511 - $118,655 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Early Childhood Program Specialist 3
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $4,320 - $5,812 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Director, Student and Family Support
Bezos Academy —Tacoma, WA
- $132,000 - $250,000 a year
- Email
- School experience
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
11d
Adjunct Faculty - BAS Early Childhood Education
Lake Washington Institute of Technology —Kirkland, WA
- $738.38 - $2,871.24 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Ready Start Preschool Program Instructor - ESP II
Northshore School District 417 —Bothell, WA
- $39.81 - $48.17 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Certificated Teacher - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Federal Way Public Schools —Federal Way, WA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kindergarten Teacher
Oroville School District —Oroville, WA
- $58,429 - $110,128 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
Quick Apply
North Beach Elementary - Preschool Teacher - 1.0 FTE
Seattle Public Schools —North Beach, WA
- $51.90 - $101.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Management
- Mid-level
3d
Mentor Montessori Teacher: Federal Way, WA
Bezos Academy —Federal Way, WA
- $92,000 - $138,000 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Interim Senior Education Director
HR Annie Consulting —Seattle, WA
- $62.50 - $82.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Children
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
12d

I want to receive the latest job alert for early childhood education in washington state

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

early childhood education jobs near washington state

Montessori Assistant Program Director

Bellevue Montessori School Inc.
Bellevue, WA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$72,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

School experience
Google Workspace
Experience working with children with ADHD
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Drive
Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Professional development facilitation in schools
Teacher training
Program development
Job-specific skills training (staff training program)
Teacher mentoring for professional development
Google Forms
Experience working with individuals with autism
Montessori Certification
Employee relationship building
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Team development
Teacher coaching
Attention to detail
Working with students
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Classroom experience
Authentic assessment strategies
Montessori teaching method
Montessori
Teaching experience with young children
School staff supervision
Working with children with disabilities

Full Job Description

Bellevue Montessori School is seeking a collaborative and experienced educational leader to support program quality, staff development, and student success within our Primary program. This role ensures Montessori fidelity and compliance with Early Achievers and DCYF standards while partnering closely with teaching teams to maintain excellence in classroom practice.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Montessori education, skilled in coaching and mentorship, and experienced in supporting teachers, interns, and families. This position plays a key role in professional development, classroom observations, child study coordination, parent partnership, and continuous program improvement to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for students and staff.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the Primary Program Director and School Director.

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm most days. Some flexibility based on the needs of the Program

Start: July 6th or ASAP

Salary Range: $72,000 to $80,000 annually

Benefits include:

Kaiser Health and Delta Dental Insurance,
Life Insurance Policy,
3% Simple IRA match,
Yearly bonus,
Professional development opportunities,
5 weeks of paid vacation
Sick leave,
Staff appreciation events.

Responsibilities Include:

Program Quality & Compliance:

Ensure the school meets Early Achievers and AMS standards for best practices in Early Childhood education.
Ensures Montessori program fidelity across classrooms through regular observations, coaching, and feedback aligned to Montessori principles and the school’s pedagogy.
Partners with teaching teams to align classroom practices with child development best practices (Powerful Practices) and Montessori philosophy (grace and courtesy, normalization, freedom within limits).
Partners with the Primary Program Director to set goals and monitor progress, ensuring a consistent Primary student experience through DERS observations, Child Study meetings, staff training, coaching, and support.
Collaboratively plan Prep Week professional development (support staff, Interns).
Facilitate professional learning meetings with classroom support staff, interns, and Activity Club staff (monthly; twice monthly in September and October).
Coordinate the Primary observation cycle: September transitions observation (focus on students’ experience transitioning into the classroom), DERS observations in October/November, and April (April may focus on areas targeted through coaching).

Staff Development & Mentorship:

Oversees New Employee orientation and ongoing Montessori training for the first 90 days of a new Primary staff member’s employment to ensure alignment with Montessori principles and adherence to Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) requirements and School policy and procedures.
Prep Week Classroom staff Professional Development training meeting specifically on how staff can support new students transitioning into the classroom, including those for whom English is a second language.
Plan and implement monthly (bi-monthly for Sept & Oct.) meetings with classroom support staff and Activity Club staff for a discussion group or continuing professional development training.
Implement ongoing Primary staff training through small group and individual mentorship.
Internship Coordination: Continue to implement the Montessori Intern monthly meetings, coordinate visits, and ensure other program requirements are met.
Mentor staff on writing parent communications, such as Incident and Accident reports, emails, and progress reports to convey professionalism and attentiveness to the happenings in our program.
Observation in Sept. in each classroom, looking at how the staff support transitions - connection with the student.
DERS observations in Oct/November and the second one in April. The April DERS observation can focus on areas or staff that the Coach has been working with the staff for improvement.
Support planning and participate in monthly Butterfly Pediatric meetings where Child Specialist (OT, PT) answers questions from staff regarding student issues.

Parent Partnership Communication:

Collaborate on creating or providing parent partnership opportunities, including but not limited to: in-person meetings, virtual presentations, written materials, and resource lists.
Plan for and attend (along with the Primary Program Director) Parent Meetings for children in Child Study.

Student Support: Child Study & Behavior Support

Identify students who may benefit from additional supports through observation and staff consultation.
Guide classroom staff (including interns) in collecting and documenting observations, work samples, and other relevant data.
Collaborate with the Behavior Specialist to develop an observation plan, recommended strategies, and follow-up steps once a student is identified as needing support.
Draft the Child Study / Behavior Support Plan and co-present it with the lead teacher and Primary Program Director to families to inform, build partnership, and support implementation.
Plan for and attend parent meetings for children in Child Study (with the Primary Program Director).
Support planning and participate in monthly Butterfly Pediatric consultation meetings where the Child Specialist (OT/PT) responds to staff questions and supports problem-solving around student needs.
Write up a Child Study Behavior plan and present it to the parents with the lead teacher and Program Director to form a school-home partnership.

Administrative responsibilities:

Edit half of half Primary progress reports with a focus on students in child study to provide consistent feedback to parents.
Create quarterly newsletters for classroom assistants, including interns.
Provide coverage for Front Desk staff or other roles as needed during staffing shortages; note opportunities to strengthen front desk or classroom practices as appropriate.
Complete other tasks as directed by the Primary Program Director or School Director.

Requirements:

At minimum of 6 to 8 years of Montessori teaching experience in a Primary Level
Montessori Credentials via AMI, AMS, MACTE, or MEIPN
Degree in Psychology (Preferred but not a requirement)
Experience working with children with ADHD, Autism, etc.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
Collaborative team player who builds trust and strong professional relationships
Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Technologically proficient and comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms)
Comfortable leading both small and large professional development sessions
Confident and engaging presenter with the ability to facilitate group trainings and discussions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skilled in providing constructive, clear, and actionable feedback
Motivates and inspires staff through positive leadership and coaching
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

early childhood education jobs in washington state

Montessori Assistant Program Director

Lead Preschool Teacher

BSK-Subsidy Access & Support Lead

MACTE Certified Montessori Lead Teacher

Early Learning Lead Teacher

Kindergarten Elementary Teacher

Preschool Principal

Director

Early Head Start Teacher

Interim Senior Education Director (3 Month Assignment)

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (9873 SPED)

Early Childhood Program Specialist 3

Director, Student and Family Support

Adjunct Faculty - BAS Early Childhood Education

Ready Start Preschool Program Instructor - ESP II

Certificated Teacher - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Kindergarten Teacher

North Beach Elementary - Preschool Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Mentor Montessori Teacher: Federal Way, WA

Interim Senior Education Director

I want to receive the latest job alert for early childhood education in washington state

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected