Temporary Lead Preschool Teacher – Full Time

Location

Little Woods Preschool
13025 37th AVE NE
Seattle, WA 98125

Application Deadline Date

January 1 2027

Audience

Certified Teachers

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Undergraduate Alumni

Graduate Alumni

Master in Teaching Students: Elementary

Early Childhood Education Specialization

Special Education

Salary

$27/hour

Benefits

Paid federal holidays & breaks, paid training

Contact Info

Contact Name

Danielle Woods

Contact Email

danielle@littlewoodspreschool.com

Position Description

Temporary Lead Preschool Teacher – Full Time

 

Little Woods Preschool is looking for a warm, patient, and enthusiastic Lead Preschool Teacher to provide full-time temporary coverage for a teacher’s leave of absence.

 

This classroom is for children ages 2.5-3.5 years and is kept intentionally small, with 8 or fewer children each day. You’ll also have additional floating staff support. 

 

We’re a close-knit, collaborative team that values nature-based learning, creativity, curiosity, and a supportive classroom environment. Paid planning & cleaning time before and after school is provided. 

 

Requirements:

 

  • MERIT/DCYF qualifications and training
  • Has experience working with preschool-aged children
  • Is dependable, patient, and nurturing
  • Enjoys learning through play, nature, and exploration
  • Works well as part of a collaborative team
  • Communicates well through written and verbal communication

 

Additional Information:

 

  • Full-time temporary position is estimated to be February 2027 - May 2027 with tentative, optional part-time hours to follow.   $25-$28/hour
  • Paid training with lead teacher to assist with transition into the role
  • Paid federal holidays, in-services & breaks
  • Schedule is 7am-3:30pm. Planning & cleaning time with no students provided 7:00-7:30, 3:00-3:30pm. Flexibility with end time (can end earlier)
  • Unpaid 30min-60min lunch (teacher’s choice)

 

Come join the Little Woods community! More info and photos on our website www.littlewoodspreschool.com  and instagram @littlewoodspreschoolseattle

 

Email resume danielle@littlewoodspreschool.com to learn more.