Preschool Teacher

Laying the Foundation for Future World Leaders

At Sonflower Early Learning, we believe children are the greatest investment for the greatest future. Our mission is to lay the foundation for future world leaders by providing exceptional early childhood education in a loving, Christ-centered environment.

We provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where every child feels loved, valued, accepted, and at home. We believe children thrive when they receive intentional, high-quality early education that helps them develop a strong sense of identity, confidence, resilience, kindness, and character during their most formative years.

​Our commitment is to provide the highest quality early learning experience that advances each child's ability to think, learn, create, solve problems, respect others, and work collaboratively. We inspire curiosity, build confidence, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning through the truth of God's Word and the love of Jesus Christ.

​We believe God has placed unique gifts, purpose, and potential within every child, even while they are still very young. We intentionally recognize, nurture, and develop each child's God-given potential, helping them grow into confident learners, compassionate leaders, and the person God created them to be. Our goal is to nurture the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually—while helping each child discover their God-given purpose and potential.

​As we prepare to open our second Sonflower Early Learning location, we are seeking passionate educators who share our vision of laying the foundation for future world leaders. If you love Jesus, love children, and believe in the life-changing power of education, we invite you to join our growing team.

​What You'll Do

• Provide loving, responsive, and attentive care throughout the day.
• Create a warm, safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
• Support children's cognitive, language, literacy, math, science, creative, physical, social-emotional, and spiritual development.
• Teach Bible stories, worship songs, prayer, and Christian values in age-appropriate ways.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain active supervision to ensure children's health and safety at all times.
• Observe children's development and communicate appropriately with families.
• Follow daily classroom routines including meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Prepare learning materials and maintain an organized classroom.
• Clean and sanitize classroom materials, toys, and equipment according to health and safety standards.
• Follow all DCYF licensing regulations, program policies, and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development.
• Assist with family events, field trips, special activities, and program celebrations.
• Collaborate with the Director and teaching team to provide an exceptional learning environment.
• Model Christ-like love, kindness, integrity, and professionalism in daily interactions.

​Qualifications Required

• Experience working in a licensed childcare center.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, certificate, or degree (or currently working toward completion).
• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agreement with the Christian mission of Sonflower Early Learning.
• Passion for teaching and caring for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, responsible, patient, and positive.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Commitment to creating a nurturing classroom culture and promoting unity among staff.
• Experience implementing curriculum.
• Knowledge of Washington State DCYF licensing regulations.
• Experience with toddler and preschool classrooms.

​​Washington State Requirements

Employees must complete or maintain:

• DCYF Portable Background Check
• Child Care Basics (or approved equivalent)
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Food Worker Card
• Required DCYF annual professional development hours
• All pre-service training and licensing requirements before working independently with children
• 30 hours of Childcare Basics and annual STARS training.

​Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to:

• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and reach throughout the day.
• Sit on the floor and actively participate in children's play and learning.
• Lift and carry children and classroom materials weighing 35 pounds or more.
• Push, pull, and move classroom furniture and equipment.
• Participate in indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
• Respond quickly during emergencies while maintaining active supervision

​Compensation & Benefits

Benefits for eligible employees may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid professional development and required training
• Mentorship and coaching
• Leadership development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement as Sonflower continues to grow
• Supportive, collaborative, and faith-filled work environment

​We believe exceptional educators lay the foundation for exceptional schools and future world leaders. We are committed to investing in our team through mentorship, collaboration, professional development, and leadership opportunities as Sonflower continues to grow.

​Come grow with us and help lay the foundation for future world leaders.

​To Apply

Please submit to [email protected]:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter
• ECE education and training information
• Childcare or preschool experience
• Professional references

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Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Experience:

• Daycare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Everett, WA 98203 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person