Lead Teacher - ECEAP
Lead Teacher - ECEAP
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09-05-2025
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09-05-2025
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Resumes submitted outside of the Issaquah School District employment website are NOT considered a complete application packet. Please visit to complete our application process and to be considered for this position. POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Teacher provides children with a positive learning environment and varied experiences that will help them develop in all areas in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Lead Teacher works in collaboration with the assistant teacher and site team to enhance the parents role as the principal influence on the childs education and development.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs. Communication/Family Support: Communicates regularly and respectfully with families and involves them in the educational program. Encourages and supports families in working toward goals they have set for themselves. Collaborates with site team in planning and facilitating family events/meetings. When working with diverse populations accesses interpreters and language line as needed through ESD ECEAP Interpreter Fund. Educational Planning Meetings: Conducts three (3) hours of educational planning meetings annually with each childs family. Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families to include staffing multidisciplinary teams individual education plans and other crosscomponent coordination efforts. Recordkeeping: Completes written observations of individual children throughout the year. Develops a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry. Maintains complete confidential records on each child. Screenings: Administers standardized screening tools on every child within 90 days of school entry. Rescreens and refers as necessary. FamilyStyle Meal Service: Health Supervision: Supervision: Supervises trains and supports preschool teaching assistants. Assists with recruitment and training of family/community volunteers to participate in the classroom. Professional Development: Participates in PSESD in service staff trainings staff meetings and other education opportunities to gain knowledge and skills throughout the year. Transitions: Works in collaboration with Assistant Teacher families and site team to ensure smooth transitions for children and families to before and afterschool care and between ECEAP and Kindergarten. Responsible to keep informed of ongoing program changes and updates. Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures. Participates in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Either an Associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education (these 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree) OR A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood education (PreKGrade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education. In lieu of an AA or teaching certificate a professional development plan may be accepted while pursuing your degree with the expectation the degree will be earned within 5 years.*C5 College Credit: When college credit is required for ECEAP staff the following applies: College credit must be earned from an accredited institution of higher educationEXPERIENCE:Job related experience is desired.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: First Aid/CPR/AED card within 90 days of hire. Food and Beverage Handlers Permit within 90 days of hire. Valid WA State drivers license and appropriate insurance required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: All other which is required to be effective in the position. CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt BARGAINING UNIT:UnrepresentedDISCLAIMER ADA AND NONDISCRIMATION STATEMENTThe preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of his job the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and or not intended to include every possible activity and task performed by every specific employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and/or complaints of alleged discrimination involving staff: Amanda Dorey Director of Human Resources (425)8377060.
- Team Player: Contributes to the development of communication mutual respect mutual support competence and creativity among all members of the ECEAP staff.
- Leadership: Provides leadership and support to assistant teacher(s).
- Recruitment: In collaboration with other site staff supports and participates in ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure full enrollment.
- Curriculum Planning: Plans and develops a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities.
- Prepares and implements lesson plans in accordance with the ECEAP program performance standards and program service plans.
- Provides an integrated child centered comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment which meets the needs of every child including those with disabilities.
- Collaborates with Assistant Teacher to prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom program.
- Teaches and oversees health habits in the classroom i.e. hand washing tooth brushing etc.
- Administers first aid as needed.
- Assists with planning preparation and serving of snacks and meals; participates in and facilitates mealtime service and joins children at the table for support and conversation.
- Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards.
- Works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional and Nurse Consultant as needed.
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