Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lead Pre-K Teacher at Northwest Center Kids

Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring children? Are you patient and dedicated to helping your students achieve success?

Northwest Center Kids Early Learning provides high‑quality care and education to children with and without developmental delays, disabilities, and challenging behaviors. We welcome, celebrate, and nurture all children so they can learn and thrive together. This position falls under a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU Local 925 union.

Downtown Seattle, WA

Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 6 PM (8‑hour shift)

Starting Wage Range: $54,631.20 – $61,911.20 per year | Full Wage Range: $54,631.20 – $73,875.13 per year

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 17 accrued paid time off days + 25 paid break and holiday days annually
• Paid professional development and continuing education – $350 per year
• Guaranteed bi‑annual wage increases at union ratification anniversary and individual work anniversary
• Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment
• Parental leave and paid compassion leave
• Retirement 401(k) with a company match
• Employment assistance program via Spring Health
• Mental wellness program – six free therapy sessions per year
• Company‑provided Orca card
• Wellness reimbursement program – $25 per month
• Student loan contribution program – $50 per month
• Pet insurance discount program
• Eligible to receive scholarships for a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
• Monthly reflective practice with a licensed therapist
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC mentorship match program

• Planning developmentally appropriate activities
• Child assessment
• Classroom management
• Collaboration with other teachers, therapists, and other professionals

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with two (2) years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis on Early Childhood Education or related field
• Must be a team player and love all children
• Some experience with children of all abilities is preferred but not required

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jobs.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision‑making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.

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