Preschool Teacher

Woodland Park Cooperative School is now hiring a preschool teacher for our 4-5s preschool class for the 2020-2021 school year. We have indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, offer 3 preschool programs, a kindergarten program, and summer camps.

We are looking for caring, creative and enthusiastic teachers who:

• Wants to play outside every day.
• Lets children take physical and emotional risks.
• Trusts children with the ability to make sense of the world through unstructured, freely chosen play.
• Is comfortable leading a group of adults from diverse backgrounds to be assistant teachers.
• Likes to do messy art and use real tools.
• Is comfortable on a playground filled with loose parts and items that might be considered “junk” to others.
• Wants to be part of a team of teachers who share space and each lead their own class.

Schedule

• Four afternoon classes per week (Mon - Thur): 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, plus setup, breakdown, and planning time. 
• Two evening meetings per month: 2 hours board meeting, plus 2 hours parent education meeting.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 20 students, collaborate with parent teachers to follow the children’s interests, lead age-appropriate “circle time” activities, set up stations and activities, and clean up the classroom.
• Model for parents and encourage their participation as assistant teachers.
• Give an overview of the class during evening meetings.
• Collaborate with other teachers to provide children with a developmentally appropriate program that follows NAEYC standards, and meets their emotional and physical demands. 
• Coordinate with other Teachers to select curriculum/classroom supplies.   

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent amount of experience working with preschool age children. Experience in a co-op setting a plus. 
• Ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children through play-based learning. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to the collaborative nature of a cooperative school. 
• Ability and comfort to move frequently between different physical classroom stations (kitchen, play areas, circle time, etc.) and positioning self to interact with children in these areas. 
• First Aid and CPR certifications, or ability to obtain prior to start date.

Benefits

• Salary based on experience; paid sick days and holidays.
• 9 work months per year; option to work during the summer months.
• Follow the Seattle Public School calendar for holidays.
• Opportunity for professional development via classes/seminars paid for by the Cooperative Preschool.
• Opportunity to work with and get support from consulting Parent Educators from North Seattle College.

To apply provide the following:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• 3 professional/applicable references (name/email/phone).

Woodland Park Cooperative School is affiliated with the North Seattle College cooperative preschool system and follows EOE guidelines.

Woodland Park Cooperative School is a vibrant community of children, parents and teachers working together to create progressive, play-based curriculum that trust and empower children with their ability to make sense of the world, while learning about themselves, their friends, and the adults working alongside them.