Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring children? Are you patient and dedicated to helping your students achieve success?Northwest Center Kids' mission is to provide an inclusive environment where all families receive individual programs of education, advocacy, therapy, and family support that nurtures the development of children with and without disabilities. Be a part of the team that is leading the education inclusion revolution!As a Lead Teacher, you will work as part of a dynamic team, with support from a Co-Lead Teacher and Assistant Teachers. You will be developing and implementing positive, nurturing, and stimulating programs suited to children's individual developmental needs and maintaining supportive relationships with families. You will provide support to children ages birth to five years old.* *Strong candidates will be patient and professional, with a child-centered philosophy of how children learn and grow.

　　*Watch a video to learn more about our inclusive Early Learning Team: *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYTxgf2nhqQ{rel="nofollow"}

　　Location: Downtown Seattle, WASchedule: Monday - Friday, an 8-hour shift between 7 AM and 6 PM

　　Starting Wage Range: $21 - $28 per hour | *Full Wage Range: *21 - 32.36 per hour 

　　Hiring Bonus: $750.00!*$250 to be paid out after 30 days of employment, and $500 to be paid out after 90 days of employment*Benefits:

　　Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance  17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually20 paid holidays + 1 day of floating holiday; 2 floating holiday days annually after one yearParental Leave and Paid Compassion LeaveRetirement 401(K) with a company matchEmployment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring HealthMental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per yearCompany-Provided Orca CardPhysical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per monthStudent Loan Contribution Program - $50 per monthPet Insurance Discount ProgramEligible to receive scholarships for a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education Monthly reflective practice with a licensed therapist Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match programTuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employmentCheck out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here:?http://www.nwcbenefits.com/{rel="nofollow"}Responsibilities:

　　Planning developmentally appropriate activitiesChild assessmentClassroom managementCollaboration with other teachers, therapists, and other professionalsRequirements:

　　Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with two (2) year's experienceBachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on Early Childhood Education or related fieldMust be a team player and love all children.Some experience with children of all abilities is preferred but not required* *Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please co