Preschool Lead Teacher, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle

Job Title

Licensed Lead Preschool Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher (34 Years Old)

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School | Seattle, WA

Full-Time

Principal & ELC Director

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.

• 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.

• 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 (2026 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.

• 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.

$45,00- $60,000 & Benefits Eligible Position

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accidental death and disability
• long term disability
• pension
• 403(b)
• HSA
• FSA
• generous sick leave
• vacation
• holidays