What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Edmonds College?
Position Overview
The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity for all. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer.
HEAD START ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
SALARY: $3,393 per month (9.75 month cyclic position)
OPENING DATE: July 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Until positions filled
LOCATION: Everett and Lynnwood, Washington
Description
The Head Start Assistant Teacher works under the direction of the Head Start Lead Teachers in our Head Start preschool classrooms, implementing individualized curriculum and ensuring the health and safety of all students. The Assistant Teacher builds trusting relationships with children that honor individual differences, cultural & linguistic backgrounds, and current circumstances.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.
Required Qualifications
Work is typically performed in a classroom setting, and onsite/in-person. Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds (on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child¿s sized chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This is a cyclic position scheduled for work for 9.75 months each year. During the 2.25 months of cyclic leave, position is on Leave Without Pay.
Compensation
Salary range 36. Beginning salary is $3,393 monthly, with progressive increases to $4,093 monthly, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 11 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 11 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 20 vacation days per year).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:
About The College
Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.
Eeo/Affirmative Action Statement
The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.
JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.
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The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity for all. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer.
HEAD START ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
SALARY: $3,393 per month (9.75 month cyclic position)
OPENING DATE: July 11, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Until positions filled
LOCATION: Everett and Lynnwood, Washington
Description
The Head Start Assistant Teacher works under the direction of the Head Start Lead Teachers in our Head Start preschool classrooms, implementing individualized curriculum and ensuring the health and safety of all students. The Assistant Teacher builds trusting relationships with children that honor individual differences, cultural & linguistic backgrounds, and current circumstances.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Instruct three- to five-year-old children in a classroom setting
- Take the lead in managing the classroom during the Lead Teacher¿s daily office hours, and whenever the Lead Teacher is absent
- Prioritize active safety and supervision practices
For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in, or commitment to enroll in during first year of employment, an early childhood education program at a college or university, or Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program
- One year of work experience in a preschool classroom
- (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)
Work is typically performed in a classroom setting, and onsite/in-person. Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds (on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child¿s sized chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This is a cyclic position scheduled for work for 9.75 months each year. During the 2.25 months of cyclic leave, position is on Leave Without Pay.
Compensation
Salary range 36. Beginning salary is $3,393 monthly, with progressive increases to $4,093 monthly, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 11 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 11 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 20 vacation days per year).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
- Portable Background Check from DCYF MERIT.
- All new positions are contingent upon funding.
- At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
- Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:
- Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.
- Current resume.
- Names and contact information for three references.
- For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.
About The College
Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.
Eeo/Affirmative Action Statement
The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.
JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.
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