Preschool Lead Teacher, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle

Preschool Lead Teacher, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle

• Position Type:
  
  - Pre-Kindergarten/Early Childhood/ Licensed Lead Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle

Location:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School | Seattle, WA

Position Type:
Full-Time

Reports To:

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 (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.

• 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

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.