Preschool Educator

Overview

Joyful Discovery Preschool at Mary, Queen of Peace is seeking a Preschool Teacher for our Pre-Kindergarten Class for the Fall of 2025. This is a part-time position with a schedule of 18 hours per week, Monday through Thursday (9:00 am–1:30 pm) with additional planning hours to total 2 hours per week. The role involves providing a safe and nurturing environment that supports social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual development, and contributing to a developmentally appropriate curriculum in collaboration with a team of teachers and directors.

• Provide a warm, nurturing environment for preschool-aged children.
• Collaborate with students, parents and coworkers to support development and learning.
• Assist in the design and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families and staff; demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Adhere to the mission and ministry of Mary, Queen of Peace Church and school.

• Faith-filled and committed to the mission and ministry of Mary, Queen of Peace; uses the teachings of Christ in supporting children and families.
• Enjoys teamwork; organized, creative, energetic and dependable.
• Knowledge of varied developmental stages of preschool-aged children.
• Ability to create and implement a weekly curriculum.
• Experience with preschool-aged children.
• Bachelor of Arts, preferably in Education or Early Childhood.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in Pre-K or primary grades.
• Provide a warm, nurturing environment.
• Ability to speak and write fluent English.
• Current resident of Washington State.
• Complete a successful background check through VIRTUS.

• Location:
  
  0117 Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Sammamish, Sammamish, WA 98075
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• Salary Range: $19.00–$23.00 Hourly
• Hours:
  
  18 hours per week (Mon–Thu, 9:00 am–1:30 pm) with planning hours to total 2 hours per week
• Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
• Benefits:
  Not eligible for benefits except for Worker’s Comp

Please email a cover letter and resume including references to:

Aimee Cermak
Director, Joyful Discovery Preschool
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.