Spanish-Speaking Preschool & Toddler Teacher-Full-Time

Our Beginning School | Fremont, Seattle, Washington Employment: Full-Time, On-Site Classrooms: Older Toddlers and Preschool Pay: $24.00–$29.72 per hour, based on education, qualifications, and experience ABOUT OUR BEGINNING SCHOOL Our Beginning School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning school in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. We believe children are capable, curious, and creative individuals who construct knowledge through relationships, exploration, and meaningful experiences. Our bilingual Spanish and Mandarin learning environments celebrate language, culture, collaboration, and children's many ways of expressing themselves. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking warm, dependable, and intellectually curious Spanish-speaking educators to join our Older Toddler and Preschool classrooms. Our Teacher-Researchers work collaboratively to create thoughtful learning environments, observe children's interests, develop meaningful investigations, and document children's learning. Spanish is integrated naturally throughout the school day through conversations, storytelling, songs, play, and everyday experiences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Communicate fluently in Spanish with children throughout the school day. * Develop trusting, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. * Support inquiry-based learning inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. * Observe, document, and reflect on children's thinking, interests, and development. * Collaborate with fellow Teacher-Researchers and the Pedagogy Team. * Create welcoming, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments. * Maintain a safe, nurturing classroom and follow Washington State childcare licensing requirements. QUALIFICATIONS Education  * Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a closely related field; or * Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with a demonstrated commitment and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in ECE or a closely related field. BENEFITS INCLUDE: * 100% paid base health, dental and vision for team member * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid holidays * 401K * Paid Winter Break (last week of December) * Paid Professional Days * Employee Assistance Program * Other Additional Requirements * Fluency in spoken Spanish and proficiency in English for professional communication. * Experience working with toddlers or preschool-age children. * Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. * Ability to meet Washington State DCYF qualifications and training requirements. * Strong collaboration, communication, reliability, and professional judgment. * Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position involves active engagement with young children throughout the day, including standing, walking, sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, lifting, and assisting children with daily care routines. Educators must be able to supervise children indoors and outdoors, respond promptly to safety needs, and perform essential classroom duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional physical requirements are outlined in the full job description. WHY JOIN OUR BEGINNING SCHOOL? At Our Beginning School, educators are valued as thoughtful professionals who study children, collaborate with colleagues, and continually deepen their understanding of teaching and learning. We are seeking educators who bring curiosity, initiative, reliability, and a genuine commitment to young children and their families.