Teacher

Position Open Date: 04/17/2026 Position Close Date: Open Until Filled We're hiring Teachers to staff our established full-year and school-year sites, including our new site Cedar Commons opening in the coming months! WHO WE ARE: For 60 years, Opportunity Council has worked throughout Northwest Washington to build just, equitable communities through service, investment, and collaboration.

Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities.

Part of a national network of Community Action Agencies, we are dedicated to helping people help each other and themselves--building a community where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute.

OUR VALUES: At Opportunity Council, our values guide everything we do.

Collaboration, respect, integrity, passion, and learning shape how we show up for each other and for our community.

We're also committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every part of our work--from the help we offer in the community to the kind of workplace we create for our staff.

To learn more about us and our work, visit our website: www.oppco.org WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Teacher works as part of a Center Based Team, providing educational experiences and resource information for children, and their families.

Teachers work in a classroom setting 4 to 5 days per week in sessions that range from 3.5 to 6.75 hours.

In addition, Teachers complete conferences and home visits with assigned children and families according to the Head Start and/or ECEAP preschool model.

Additional time will be scheduled for planning, record keeping, setup and training.

Teachers are required to maintain a working knowledge of Federal Head Start Performance Standards, State ECEAP Standards, agency and department policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.

Bilingual Teacher: Serves as a support translator/interpreter in the classroom for communicating verbally and in writing with non-English speaking children.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, year-round positions for those seeking continuous, full-time employment.

Based out of one of our Bellingham locations.

School-Year Positions: Work August-June with paid school breaks.

During the summer, these roles transition to on-call status, offering flexibility while keeping you connected to our team.

Year-Round Positions: Available for those seeking continuous, full-time employment.

Full-Time Roles: Based at one of our Bellingham locations.

On-Call Roles: Available county-wide for maximum flexibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General classroom activities will be cooperatively planned, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with Head Start/ECEAP performance standards, under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, including: Design and setup of developmentally appropriate learning center activities.

Guidance and evaluation of children's progress in assigned classroom are...