Licensed Preschool Lead Teacher (Meadowbrook Community Center)

## Description

Licensed Preschool Lead Teacher (Meadowbrook Community Center)

Job Details

• Job Location – Meadowbrook Community Center - Seattle, WA
• Position Ty*pe – Full-time*
• Start: Summer 2026
• Starting Salary - $23.00 Hourly
• Full range - $23.00 - $26.45 (Employee may earn up to $26.45/hr with continued employment.)

If you have experience working with groups of preschool children ages 3-5 and have a passion for teaching, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Licensed Preschool Lead Teacher at Meadowbrook Community Center. This is a full-time, year-round role with ARC located at Meadowbrook Community Center starting Summer 2026.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. In this role, the Licensed Preschool Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading engaging activities for preschool participants ages 3 to 5. The Lead Teacher will create and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, guide classroom management, and foster a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that is welcoming to all children and families. Additionally, the Lead Teacher will mentor and provide direction to the Assistant Teacher and support staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week. The typical daily schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with adjustments based on program needs, including Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) required planning time, trainings and team meetings.

Licensed Preschool Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with DCYF WACs and SPP/Pathways contract mandates