Educator - Salary

# Educator
- Salary
1009 Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Seattle
- Seattle, WA 98126## Overview Salary Range $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time## Description Position Summary Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School (OLG) is seeking a faith-filled and qualified Preschool Lead Teacher for our Early Learning Center (ages 3 and
4). In alignment with the OLG mission, the ideal candidate will foster Gospel values, inspire academic excellence, and develop service and leadership within a nurturing, play-based environment. This role requires compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 110-300 center standards, active professional tracking in MERIT, and strict adherence to the Archdiocese of Seattle Safe Environment requirements.

Key Responsibilities
* Mission & Values Integration:
Infuse Catholic faith, Gospel values, and social-emotional learning into the daily classroom routine and community environment.
* Preschool Curriculum:
Plan and execute culturally responsive lessons for 3-to-4-year-olds focusing on kindergarten readiness, social-emotional skills, and language development.
* Classroom Management:
Maintain positive behavioral support systems suitable for preschool-aged children.
* Communication:
Positively and professionally communicate with parents, supervisors and colleagues in a manner that fosters relationships and collaboration. Communication models our mission to serve all learners and families in our care with respect and dignity.
* WAC Compliance:
Keep the classroom environment aligned with all center-based licensing regulations.
* MERIT Maintenance:
Keep your professional record, health clearances, and educational documents fully updated in the state registry.
* Complete the Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) training series within 36 months of hire.
* Engaged Faculty Member:
Actively engages and participates as a member of the school wide faculty, attends professional development, staff meetings, and meets all requirements with fidelity.## Qualifications

Qualifications:

* Education:

Must hold an Initial Certificate or higher and should be working towards a further DCYF Educational Pathway qualifications recorded in MERIT:
+ A WA State Early Childhood Education (ECE) Short Certificate (20–26 college credits). Required within a year of hire at OLG.  + An active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.  + An Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree in ECE, Child Development, or human development.
* Experience working with 3-4 year-olds in an educational setting for at least one year.
* Understanding and respect of the mission of Catholic schools.
* Is flexible, takes initiative, desires collaboration and feedback, models compassion and has a positive attitude, is punctual and organized.
* Requirements by Hire Date:
+ MERIT Account:
Must possess an active MERIT (State Workforce Registry) r with a cleared DCYF Background Check (including fingerprints).  + Initial STARS Training:
Must have completed the 30-Hour Child Care Basics (STARS) course, or be willing to complete it within the required state timeline.  + Ongoing STARS

Hours:

Commitment to completing 10 hours of annual MERIT-approved STARS in-service training to maintain compliance.  + Health Clearances:
Valid negative Tuberculosis (TB) test recorded in MERIT.  + Required

Certifications:

- Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid, WA State Food Handler Permit, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.  + Virtus / Safe Environment:
Must complete the Archdiocese of Seattle Safe Environment training (Virtus) and remain fully compliant with all background check updates.
* 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.
** Benefits:
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
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