PreKindergarten - Early Childhood Teacher

Open Position: Early Childhood Teacher - PreKindergarten 

Direct Reports: N/A 

Reporting To: Director of the Early Learning Center 

FLSA Status: Exempt  

When Needed: 2024-2025 School Year         

FT/PT: Full-time  

On-site  

Pay rate: ranges between $61,000 to $132,000 / depends on education and experience  

Why St. Thomas School?   

You thrive in a face-paced environment, working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.   

Who We Are:   

Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina, Washington, STS is a private, non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the school’s long standing core values.    

We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say, "I belong." We seek employees who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.   

We Foster:  

• A diverse, safe, and equitable school environment  
• Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues  
• Cultural competence, anti-bias, and social justice  
• Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship  

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an exemplary instructional experience in the classroom for PreKindergarten (4-5 year old) students, and supports students, parents, and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles.  Abides by our Framework for Professional Standards.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Plans and implements a cognitively challenging program with an emphasis on early literacy, utilizing best early childhood practices, theories of constructivist education, and the early childhood programs from Reggio Emilia and the Project Approach 
• Develops and maintains supportive, cooperative relationships with families 
• Engages in continued professional development in early childhood best practices  
• Works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and within the context of a continuous program, Preschool through 8th grade 

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, with an emphasis in early childhood education expertise or related areas from a four-year college or university required
• Washington State Department Children, Youth, & Families Managed Education and Registry Information Tool (MERIT) Registration
• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Washington State Teacher Certification preferred
• 3+ years of combined teaching experience in an early childhood setting required
• Experience in developing and writing curriculum

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in early childhood education, including best early childhood practices, theories of constructivist education, and the early childhood programs from Reggio Emilia and the Project Approach
• Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and the ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences
• Knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment
• Ability to manage the non-instructional human dynamics in the educational setting
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively in team situations
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment using Microsoft Office, master common automated systems for record keeping, and learn new technology
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to work outside in all weather
• Some travel required (field trips)

Benefits include:  

• Medical  
• Health Savings Account  
• Dental  
• Vision  
• Dependent Care Spending Account  
• Long-Term Disability  
• Life Insurance  
• Retirement Savings  
• Winter Wellness Days (between Dec 25 and Jan 1)  

If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Please go to Apply Now on our careers website and complete our online employment application.  Then upload your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.     

www.stthomasschool.org/about/careers   

Position open until filled.  

No phone calls or drop-ins please.  

Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School and this position.  

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.