Marysville Cooperative Preschool
Preschool Teacher Openings & Job Description
At Marysville Cooperative Preschool we offer a shared learning experience for children
and their grown-ups. Through a play-based curriculum, we work together to help
children and adults learn in a nurturing environment conducive to exploration.
Position Description:
We are seeking to fill teaching position(s) for our 2’s. Class
schedules are as follows:
2’s class-Thursday and Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
The preschool year runs September through May, adhering to the Marysville School
District calendar for holidays and breaks during that time.
● Attendance is required at member, board, and teacher meetings (monthly).
● Board meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm
from June through May.
● Member meetings occur the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm
from September through May.
● Teacher meeting times are typically once a month during the school year on
friday afternoons at Edmonds College
● A typical week includes classroom setup, prep time, class time. Average is
6-10 hours teaching hours/week, additional time will be factored in for planning,
prep, and set up/tear down purposes.
The teacher will lead class in a nurturing, energetic manner, and may direct parents in
their classroom roles to facilitate children’s social development and experience. An ideal
candidate will implement an age-appropriate, play-based curriculum, with the ability to
remain open to collaboration from a variety of resources (parent, student, fellow
preschool teachers, parent educator).
Responsibilities:
● Plans and prepares developmentally appropriate curriculum, including daily
activities that are engaging and varied throughout the year. Maintains a balanced
daily schedule fostering creative, physical, collaborative, and imaginative play
opportunities that encourage independence.
● Leads the class, helps direct member roles. Uses positive guidance techniques
to act as a model for parents in working with young children. Familiar with
conscious discipline techniques.
● Spends class time observing, interacting, and participating in activities with the
children.
● Communicates with members, the Cooperative Board, Parent Educators, and
other cooperative teachers in a supportive, caring, and consistent way.
● Commitment to continuing education, within the co-op structure as well as
outside opportunities.
● Share classroom space and monitors supply inventory with our school’s other
teachers.
● Works closely with our preschool’s Edmonds College Parent Educator(s)
● Attends monthly board and member meetings, occurring on the first and third
Wednesday evenings of each month.
● Attends monthly teacher meetings at Edmonds College.
● Fulfill some commitments in Summer of 2024, including classroom set-up,
summer social, member orientation, training, and co-teacher planning.
Required Qualifications:
● Experience in early childhood education or actively pursuing Early Childhood
Education degree
● Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification required, or within 30 days of hire.
● Must pass a background check
Salary: $18-25/hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience
How To Apply:
● Please send your resume or completed application form to:
executiveboard@marysvillepreschool.org
● Once your resume is received, a board member will reach out to you for a 15 to
20 minute telephone interview, followed by an in-person interview soon after as necessary.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Marysville, WA 98270 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Marysville, WA 98270: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
