Top 803 Lead teacher Jobs in Washington State

Lead Pre-school Teacher (Family Educator 2) - South Hill
Pierce County Washington —Tacoma, WA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
Lead Teacher
Federal Way Public Schools —Federal Way, WA
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- Serving
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Certificated Teacher - Instructional Coach
Federal Way Public Schools —Federal Way, WA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CCS Secondary Choir Teacher
Gateway Church —Bremerton, WA
- $6,000 - $9,761 a month
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
Elementary Academic Interventionist (10090)
Evergreen Public Schools —Vancouver, WA
- $66,188 - $121,740 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Basic math
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
2d
TEACHER ELEMENTARY (1ST GRADE)
Highline Public Schools —Seattle, WA
- $71,962 - $140,638 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- English
5d
.Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Pierce College District —Lakewood, WA
- $77,095 - $83,223 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Professor in STEM/STEAM Teacher Education (Tenure-Track)
University of Washington —Bothell, WA
- $10,000 - $10,555 a month
- Full-time
- University
- Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant Teaching Professor in Developmental and Youth Studies
University of Washington —Bothell, WA
- $9,345 - $9,845 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
Lead Teacher
Lower Columbia College —Longview, WA
- $4,406 - $5,928 a month
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
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Certificated Teacher - 3rd Grade
Federal Way Public Schools —Federal Way, WA
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
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Early Learning - Lead Teacher (3 Positions) @ Early Learning Center
Moses Lake School District 161 —Moses Lake, WA
- $28.14 - $31.39 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
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Ashé Preparatory Lead Teacher K-8 (Start-Up Position)
Ashé Community of Schools —Seattle, WA
- $54,946.25 - $66,171.82 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Extended Day Program Lead Teacher
Epiphany School —Seattle, WA
- $31.37 - $38.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b)
Quick Apply
Museum Education Specialist
MoPOP —Seattle, WA
- $56,800 - $65,500 a year
- Nights as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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
Preschool Lead Teacher
Building Kidz School-Lynnwood —Lynnwood, WA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Quick Apply
Infant Lead - Hiring Bonus
Edmonds Lutheran Learning Center —Edmonds, WA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Chinese Early Childhood Teacher (Toddler Class) – Child Care Center (Full-Time)
Little Caterpillar Academy —Issaquah, WA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
2d
Early Learning Lead Teacher-LNC
Volunteers Of America Western Washington —Lynnwood, WA
- $27.09 - $29.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account

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Lead Pre-school Teacher (Family Educator 2) - South Hill

Pierce County Washington -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid training
Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Military leave
Paid military leave
Leadership training provided
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Nutrition
Emotional support for children
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Writing skills
In-person customer service
Associate's degree in psychology
Developmental screenings (student assessment methods)
Mid-level
Physical development (child development components)
Driver's License
Teaching assessments
Associate's degree in social work
Psychology
Child assessment
Working with families
Human Services
Social Work
Working with children with disabilities
Social-emotional development lessons (early childhood general education)
Associate's degree
2 years
Experience working with families with children
Classroom community building
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Description

This position is a full-time grant funded. Employment is seasonal, generally consistent with the K-12 academic year. Reemployment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program, and other acceptable County procedures.

First consideration for those who have applied by 8/16/2026

Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

As an experienced preschool teacher, you will create a safe and engaging learning environment for preschool children while working as a team to provide quality services to children and families enrolled in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). You will document developmental progress to make assessments to scaffold children's learning. With your experience managing preschool children safely, you will also help create an inclusive environment for children who may come with a variety of individual needs

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Human Services exists to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and hope. As the county’s community and human services department, we strengthen the local safety net by investing in programs that support people at every stage of life—from early childhood and youth development to housing stability, behavioral health, disability support, and services for seniors, veterans, immigrants, and refugees. Working alongside nearly 170 community-based organizations, local governments, and nonprofit partners, we respond to both urgent needs and long-term challenges with compassion, accountability, and collaboration. Whether helping families stay housed, supporting recovery and wellness, connecting people to food and transportation, or expanding access to opportunity, our work is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built when people are seen, supported, and empowered. Together with our partners, we are committed to creating an inclusive, responsive system of care that helps Pierce County residents not just survive—but thrive.

Learn more about the Human Services Department here.

How to be Successful in the Role:

You will work as a member of a team providing required expectations to children enrolled in the program, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and interact appropriately with coworkers, supervisors, children, families, and community partners. Punctuality is essential, including work schedule, meetings, and conferences. Following ECEAP child guidance and support procedures. Meeting deadlines of assignments with accuracy and information is also important. You'll need to provide excellent customer service, have the ability to multitask, work effectively with distractions, work under pressure, make quick/appropriate decisions, and have the ability to take direction and feedback.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Managers, Supervisors, and teams, regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Manage early childhood classroom, and provide scheduled home visits to parents/guardians.
Maneuver around an active classroom consistently.
Support a safe, positive social and emotional classroom learning environment including attachment and bonding relationships.
Assess the social, intellectual, emotional, nutritional and physical needs of children; develop child- and adult-directed educational activities based on these assessed needs.
Provide an integrated, child centered, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment designed to meet the need of every child, including those with special needs.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
Associate Degree or two-year degree in the field of social work, psychology or a field relevant to the program from an accredited institution of higher education is required and
Two years of successful relevant experience is required.
Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education and/or

training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

A criminal history check including fingerprints is required prior to hire for positions in the Child and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities and Aging and Long Term Care Programs.
A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position.
Successfully complete a Portable Background Check through the Department of Early Learning before the first day of employment.
Pediatric First Aide/CPR card and Food Handler's permit is required within 90 days of hire.
Health statement, TB skin test or for those individuals with a positive skin test a statement from a doctor or chest x-ray must be furnished upon hire.
Proof of MMR or immunity.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and include the job number and title.
Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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lead teacher jobs in washington state

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