What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Infant Teacher position at SEED Early Childhood School at Temple Beth Am?
Are you a warm, nurturing educator passionate about supporting the growth and development of infants? Are you looking for a collaborative, values-driven community where your work truly matters? We’d love to meet you!
We are a Jewish-values-based preschool deeply rooted in the principles of care, connection, and curiosity. Guided by a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, we believe in creating meaningful, responsive relationships with each child and providing a play-based, emergent curriculum that honors children’s natural wonder and development.
What You'll Do:
As an Infant Co-Teacher, you’ll be an essential part of a teaching team that:
- Creates a nurturing, calm, and responsive environment for infants
- Builds strong, attuned relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Collaborates with co-teachers to observe, reflect, and plan developmentally appropriate experiences
- Set up and maintain classroom organization and cleanliness to best support children's health and safety
- Embodies and models Jewish values such as chesed (kindness), kehillah (community), and tikkun olam (repairing the world)
- Supports a classroom culture of empathy, joy, and discovery
What We Offer:
- A supportive, reflective teaching community committed to ongoing professional growth
- Opportunities for learning and mentorship in child development, Jewish early childhood education, and the Reggio Emilia approach
- A warm, welcoming workplace where your voice and contributions are valued
- Paid professional development and collaborative planning time
You Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Have experience working with infants in an early childhood setting
- Are passionate about nurturing each child as a whole person
- Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value open, respectful communication
- Are eager to learn and grow alongside a thoughtful and dedicated staff
- Hold (or are working toward) an ECE credential or degree (preferred but not required)
Come grow with us! This is more than a job – it’s a place to belong, to contribute, and to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Seattle, WA 98115 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26