Looking to join our NCP community? We are currently seeking a part-time teacher. More info below. 

Northshore Cooperative Preschool (NCP) is looking for a nurturing, motivated, and enthusiastic teacher to join our preschool community. We are seeking a part-time teacher for parent education classes in conjunction with our multi-age family outdoor/hybrid class. NCP is a non-profit, play-based cooperative preschool run by preschool board members with support from our teachers and the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Our school follows Northshore School District calendar for holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following: early childhood education, family support or human development, parent education, or related field – with extensive course work in such areas as child development 
  • 3 years min. teaching experience in early childhood education, working with children 
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Excellent verbal, listening and problem-solving skills 
  • Coursework in Early Childhood Education (or willingness to complete an Introduction to Early Childhood Education class within first year)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience and/or education prep. work in adult education (If the selected applicant does not have the necessary experience or training in adult ed. they must be willing to take specific course work at LWTech their first year of employment) 
  • 3 years recent parent education/cooperative preschool teaching 
  • Experience working with diverse families 
  • Prior participation, through teaching or enrollment as a parent, in a parent cooperative preschool affiliated with a community or technical college 
Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement the children’s curriculum for the preschool lab (outdoors)
  • Assume responsibility for set up/clean up of the preschool lab environment 
  • Plan and implement parent responsibilities in the preschool lab 
  • Plan, Prepare and Teach evening parent education sessions (monthly per class)
  • Attend and act as advisor to Board’s monthly 2+ hour evening meeting year round
  • Plan and implement additional activities to fulfill 2 credit requirement per class 
  • Attend staff development meetings and in-services at the college 
  • Promote program at community events year round
  • Be able to lift 40 pounds
Compensation: Based on education and experience. Specific information can be obtained from the parent education coordinator: Kris Anderson:  kristine.anderson@lwtech.edu
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Start Date: Position begins Fall Quarter 2021.
Application Procedure
  • Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to kristine.anderson@lwtech.edu
  • Complete an online application at https://www.lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/jobs/apply/
  • From this group, top applicants will move on to be interviewed by the Board of Directors, current teachers and Program Coordinator from LWTech
Final Applicants should be prepared to:
  • Plan and share a children's activity
  • Submit lesson plans and handouts for 1 parent education class​

Posted March 4, 2021.