Job Description

ECEAP Preschool Classroom Lead Teacher

Location: Lilac City Early Learning Center – 1020 E. Cozza Drive Spokane, 99208

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM

Join Our Team!

The Lilac City Early Learning Center staff is excited to expand our team! We are seeking a dependable, caring, and passionate Preschool Classroom Teacher to work with our 3-4-year-old preschool group . Candidates with preschool experience are preferred. Quick advancement opportunities, including Co-Lead Teacher roles , are available. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and education.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

✔️ Above-average wages

✔️ Flexible paid time off

✔️ Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement & more!)

✔️ Free professional training (STARS, Early Achievers, etc.)

✔️ Paid training hours & professional development

✔️ Educational scholarships & grants

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time and prepared for the full scheduled shift.
• Help facilitate and participate in engaging, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with curriculum objectives, ECEAP standards, and best practices .
• Support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child.
• Assist in quarterly child assessments using program-approved developmental screeners.
• Participate in Parent-Teacher conferences and maintain open communication with families.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment.
• Help arrange and maintain the classroom environment according to program goals.
• Monitor classroom materials, report damaged or lost items, and ensure timely replacements.
• Maintain accurate child records , including attendance, medication logs, and incident reports .
• Stay in compliance with all licensing regulations, ECEAP standards, and program policies .
• Wear child-friendly clothing suitable for an active classroom setting.
• Maintain and update professional records online via MERIT .

Required Qualifications (or Willingness to Obtain Upon Hire):

• Negative TB Test (within the past 12 months)
• Proof of MMR Vaccination or approved exemption
• Physical Exam
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• WA State Food Handler’s Certificate
• Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Certification
• DCYF Background Check
• DCYF Mandatory Trainings (via dcyftraining.com)
• 30-Hour Child Care Basics (STARS) Training (within 90 days of hire)

Join Our Mission!

At Lilac City Early Learning Center , we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and enriching environment for young learners. If you are passionate about early childhood education, professional growth, and making a lasting impact on children’s lives , we encourage you to apply! You can send your resume to director@lilaccityelc.com

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