Early Learning Lead Teacher (Colbert Campus) - Toddlers (1's and 2's) in Colbert, Washington at Northwest Christian Schools

Job Summary:

The Early Learning Lead Teacher at Northwest Christian Schools (NWCS) provides Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate instruction for preschool students. This role emphasizes early childhood development, including language development, early literacy exposure, social-emotional learning, and foundational school readiness skills while fostering academic growth, spiritual formation, and Christlike character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate preschool instruction in a literacy-rich classroom environment.
• Support early childhood development through play-based and structured learning experiences.
• Teach foundational early learning skills including language development, early literacy exposure, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports young learners.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction using school-approved curriculum.
• Implement research-based instructional practices and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assess student learning and adjust instruction to support growth and mastery.
• Integrate biblical truth and worldview into all subject areas and classroom life.
• Create a nurturing, structured classroom environment that supports academic, social, and spiritual development.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, devotions, professional development, and required school events.
• Comply with school policies and fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule:

• Compensation: $18.50-$21.50 depending on experience and education.
• Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to work hours between 7:30am through 4:30pm. This school year position follows the school calendar for the academic year, including school closures.
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits, including medical, dental and vision. Also eligible for tuition discount.
• Time Off: Paid personal time off for vacation, illness, appointments, and personal needs. School closures (e.g., Christmas Break, Spring Break) are generally unpaid unless requested by supervisor to complete specific projects/tasks.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

General

• High School GED or Diploma.
• ECE Initial Certificate or actively working towards completion.
• AA in Early Learning or related field preferred.
• Model a life of personal commitment to Jesus Christ by exemplifying a lifestyle that honors God and actively participating in a local, Bible-believing church. Must be willing to affirm and abide by the Schools’ Statement of Faith.
• Prior experience in similar or equivalent role in childcare.
• Meet the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) requirements including background check and TB test.

Physical

• Standing multiple hours per day.
• Walking students to and from the playground, lunchroom and activities.
• Ability to kneel and sit on floor for extended period of time to play or talk with children at eye-level.
• Ability to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, pea gravel, on the playground, or on the grass during playground duty.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values where it is appropriate and legally permitted. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.