POSITION DESCRIPTION
St. Alphonsus School is seeking a full-time Preschool Lead Teacher for the 25-26 school year, effective immediately. This person has a passion for young learners and is organized, collaborative, and knowledgeable of state licensing regulations. The Lead Teacher provides daily instruction with an assistant and is committed to nurturing children's social, spiritual, and academic development while modeling professionalism, flexibility, and a team-first mindset.

Hours
Instructional time is Monday-Friday from 8:15am-3:05pm (2:05pm on Wednesdays). Teacher is expected to be in the classroom 30 minutes before students arrive and 30 minutes after students leave.
 
QUALIFICATIONS                                          

• At least 3 years of successful preschool teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Education (or related field) with focus on ECE
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of Washington State Department of Early Learning Child Care licensing regulations and guidelines
• Exhibit strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Demonstrate creativity and vision to refine and strengthen an early learning program
• Meet minimum training requirements (STARS/MERIT)

MISSION & FAITH

Teacher must possess a belief in the mission of Catholic education and desire to share the joy of faith with students. This commitment is best sustained when teachers have an active prayer life and participate regularly within a worship community. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establish firm, fair, and consistent classroom expectations and routines
• Supervise and collaborate with a classroom aide to meet preschool goals
• Promote a community of warmth, accountability, and virtue-building
• Communicate actively and professionally with families through conferences, newsletters, informal conversations, and home learning tasks
• Ensure the learning environment is clean, organized, well-supplied, and safe
• Implement best practices in instruction and assessment for early childhood education
• Monitor and document students' developmental and academic progress
• Plan daily lessons, units, and learning goals that build toward kindergarten readiness
• Share the beauty of language and the wonder of story with students
• Create cross-curricular connections and integrate art, music, movement, play, and rhymes
• Collaborate with colleagues and integrate preschool into broader school life
• Maintain compliance with all licensing rules and maintain accurate records
• Physically able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children or classroom equipment

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate a calm, consistent demeanor when working with young children, families, and colleagues
• Exhibit reliability, follow-through, and commitment to daily responsibilities and long-term goals
• Demonstrate a steady temperament in high-energy, fast-paced classroom settings
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with care and integrity
• Respond to challenges with patience, grace, and solution-oriented thinking
• Maintain open, professional communication with school staff and administrators
• Demonstrate receptiveness to feedback and engage in ongoing instructional and professional growth
• Approach work with a positive attitude, flexibility, and team-oriented spirit

SALARY & BENEFITS
The range for this position is $45,000-$79,200.  Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays. For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should upload a resume, cover letter, and at least 2 references with their application on Frontline.

WEBSITE
Visit www.stalseattle.org/school to learn more.

OUR MISSION  
St. Alphonsus Parish School is dedicated to the formation of the whole child through academic excellence in a welcoming, faith-filled community based on Catholic traditions and values. Founded in 1907, our school currently serves 180 students in Preschool through 8th grade.

OUR VISION  
We aspire to teach as Jesus taught, encouraging each student to reach their God-given potential as grace-filled servant leaders.

SCHOOL INFORMATION
St. Alphonsus Parish School
5816 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107