Lead Early Childhood Teacher

JOB TITLE:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Lead Early Childhood TeacherDEPARTMENT:u00a0u00a0u00a0ChildcareREPORTS TO:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Director of ChildcareSCHEDULE:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0On-Site: Monday - Fridays - Holidays offSALARY:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0$25.00+ DOE. Non-Exempt/Hourlyu00a0We are a certified 'Great Place to Work', a Golden Winner ofu00a0'Best in the PNW' for Senior Living in 2023 and 2025, and Silver Winner in 2024 Come see why your job search stops hereu00a0The Lead Early Education Teacher at Bayview's Intergenerational Childcare Center (ICC) is part of a unique, nonprofit program within a continuing care retirement community. This role leads classroom operations, guiding teaching staff while creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.Our intergenerational model offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences, where children build empathy and social skills through shared activities like art, gardening, and storytelling with residents. The Lead Teacher plays a key role in shaping and implementing these experiences, ensuring they align with both early childhood best practices and the center's mission.This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and stimulating classroom and center environment, including monitoring safety, supporting daily operations, and ensuring compliance with ICC and Bayview policies, as well as licensing regulations. The Lead Teacher also serves as a key point of communication with families, providing updates on children's progress and development.Success in this role requires a collaborative, relationship-focused leader who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator. The ideal candidate brings a positive, team-oriented approach, builds strong relationships across staff, families, and residents, and is able to guide others while working within established guidelines in a fast-paced environment.QUALIFICATIONS:1.u00a0Knowledge and Skillu2022 High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).u2022 An Associate of Arts Degree, a Child Development Associate Degree, equivalent options or willingness to work towards.[FA1.1] (add this part to the lead but use

Created: 2026-04-13