Preschool/Pre-K Teacher - Part-Time

Preschool/Pre-K Teacher

Arrow Preparatory Academy

Lynnwood / Mountlake Terrace, WA

Pay: $24-26 per hour

Job Type: Part Time| In Person

Join a School Where Education is About More Than Academics

Arrow Preparatory Academy is seeking a passionate, Christ-centered Elementary Teacher who desires to make a lasting impact in the lives of students and families. We are a Christian University-Model® school that partners with parents to cultivate students who pursue truth, goodness, beauty, and Christ-like character while developing a lifelong love of learning.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love hands-on learning, and believe education is about forming both the heart and the mind, we would love to meet you.

Why Arrow?

1. Small class sizes
2. Engaged students who love learning
3. Strong partnership with parents
4. Supportive, collaborative staff
5. Meaningful professional development
6. Well-planned school calendar
7. Tuition discount for employees' children
8. A Christ-centered community committed to excellence

Position Overview

This part-time position includes approximately 18 student contact hours and 8 hours of planning, collaboration, and meetings each week.

Teachers are responsible for creating an engaging classroom where students are known, challenged, and loved while partnering closely with families in the educational journey.

Qualifications

Required

1. A vibrant Christian faith and a heart for serving students and families
2. Bachelor's degree
3. Washington State Teaching Certificate (or equivalent certification)
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills
5. Proficiency with Google Workspace or willingness to learn new educational technology
6. Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
7. Ability to work collaboratively with parents and fellow staff

Preferred

1. At least one year of teaching experience
2. Experience with individualized or hands-on learning (Charlotte Mason, Classical, Montessori, Project-Based Learning, or similar approaches)
3. Experience in Christian education

ResponsibilitiesClassroom Leadership

1. Create a joyful, peaceful, and well-managed classroom.
2. Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons.
3. Foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
4. Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
5. Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback.

Partnership with Families

1. Build strong relationships with parents as educational partners.

Student Development

1. Encourage academic excellence alongside spiritual and character growth.
2. Help students develop responsibility, independence, and strong learning habits.
3. Model Christ-like character in every interaction.

School Community

1. Participate in school events, parent trainings, open houses, and community gatherings.
2. Collaborate with administration and colleagues to continually improve instruction.
3. Maintain an organized classroom and uphold school policies.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal teacher is:

1. Passionate about Jesus and Christian education
2. Teachable and humble
3. Creative and flexible
4. Organized and dependable
5. A collaborative team player
6. Excited to partner with parents
7. Committed to helping every child flourish spiritually, academically, and personally

Compensation & Benefits

1. Salary: $24-26 hourly, based on experience and qualifications
2. Health insurance
3. Dental insurance
4. Employee tuition discount
5. Direct deposit twice monthly (15th and last day of the month)
6. Parent Partnership Hour exemption for employees with enrolled children
7. Professional development opportunities

Application Process

Please submit:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Responses to the application questions

Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Benefits:

1. Employee discount
2. Professional development assistance