Early Learning Union Teachers

Location: 625 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260522001

Department: Learning, Teaching, & Family Support Program: Early Learning Opening Date: 05/22/2026FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks highly qualified Union Teachers to join our team of educators and work in strong collaborative partnership with the classroom teaching teams. Job duties include collaboration with the teaching teams, providing developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum that meets the needs of the classroom community. Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by best consideration date of 6/8/2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 6/16/2026.At Educare, you will join a community of learners focused on providing high quality care and early childhood education, while working closely with families to support the growth and development of their children. Educare is a research-based early learning program implementing best and most promising new practices. We hold high expectations for achieving child and family goals and offer reflective practices so that teachers reach and sustain those goals. We encourage you to join us in achieving a vision of excellence, innovation, and creativity for the children and families we serve. PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington's K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. To learn more about PSESD, visit Job-Specific CompetenciesJOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:ABILITY TO CHANGE: Exhibits the ability to change and adapt. Contributes to change efforts in a creative and positive manner. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to State and Federal learning standards and curriculum adaptation and implementation. Utilizes evidence-based research regarding teaching strategies to advance practices that meet the needs of all studentsCONTINUOUS LEARNING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT: Engages a growth mindset through learning and input from others, and takes responsibility to actively pursue self-development.

Minimum Qualifications: Teacher Preschool -Minimum QualificationsAA or Higher in ECE, with experience teaching preschool-age children; OR Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in ECE (PreK-grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education; OR AA or higher degree in a related field with 20 credits in ECE and 9 months experience in preschool classroom Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program Teacher, Infant/Toddler -Minimum QualificationsAA or higher in a related field with Infant toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5; OR a current Infant/Toddler CDA and 12 months experience working with children 0-5; OR a current Preschool CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5 years; OR an ECE initial certificate with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience with children 0-5 Early childhood experience in a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program

Preferred Qualifications: Teacher Preschool -

Preferred Qualifications: Early Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experience Experience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds Teacher Infant/Toddler -

Preferred Qualifications: Early Head Start, Head Start, or other comprehensive child development/family support program experience Experience working with children birth to 5 who are from diverse backgrounds We offer comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision through the 24 annual leave days per year 12 sick days 12 paid holidays Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)01 Upon hire can you submit proof that you are legally eligible to work in U.S.?Yes No 02 Prospective staff, interns, and volunteers will have their records checked through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation via a fingerprint check using a complete Washington state criminal identification fingerprint process. Are you willing to submit to this process? Yes No 03 Are you able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to using an equity lens? Yes No 04 Which of the following responses best represents your completed education? Master's Degree or Above Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School/GEDNone of the Above 05 Which of the following responses best represents your completed certification and credentials? Washington State ECE Initial Certification Short Certification of Specialization Current CDA any focusAA or higher in ECEAA or higher degree in related field with 20 ECE credits and 9 months experience in preschool classroom Current Washington State Cert with endorsement in ECE (PreK-grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education Enrolled in a local college to complete WA state ECE initial Cert within 2 year Enrolled in a CDA program and completed within 2 years Enrolled in an AA or higher degree in ECE and completed within 2 years None of the above 06 Do you have any practical work experience in Early Childhood within a childcare center, child development center, or preschool program? Yes NoRequired Question