Art and Movement Lead Job at Hazelwood Preschool, Seattle, WA

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  • Hazelwood Preschool
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Hazelwood Preschool is seeking a creative, energetic, and experienced Art and Movement Lead to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children, feels confident leading groups, and is excited to design and facilitate engaging art and music/movement experiences for children ages 2–5.

This position blends hands-on classroom support with leadership of Hazelwood's art and movement programming, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys both collaboration and creative autonomy.

Schedule
• Mondays: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Assistant Teacher in our 3-year-old classroom
• Tuesday–Friday: 9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Teaching Art and Music/Movement classes for all four classrooms (ages 2–5)

Key Responsibilities
Mondays – Classroom Support
• Support lead teacher in the 3-year-old classroom
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, outdoor time, and care needs
• Help maintain a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with children and fellow educators

Tuesday–Friday – Art and Movement Lead
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate art and music/movement classes for children ages 2–5
• Teach multiple classes each week across Hazelwood's four classrooms
• Create engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage creativity, movement, self-expression, and joy
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of different age groups and learning styles
• Confidently manage group dynamics and transitions
• Prepare and organize materials and help maintain a tidy, inspiring creative space
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align programming with Hazelwood's values and curriculum

Additional Program Leadership
• Help plan and support school performances (approximately three per year)
• Collaborate with staff on age-appropriate performance concepts and creative elements
• Occasionally curate and lead creative programs for our families

Qualifications
• Required: Experience working in early childhood education (licensed child care, preschool, or similar setting)
• Preferred: Experience planning and leading creative activities for young children (art, music, movement, dance, or related fields)
• Comfort leading groups of children independently
• Strong communication skills and an outgoing, positive presence
• Genuine enthusiasm for early childhood education and creative learning
• Ability to stay organized, flexible, and responsive in a dynamic preschool environment

Personal Attributes We're Looking For
• Warm, energetic, and engaging personality
• Confident and calm group leader
• Creative thinker who values process over product
• Collaborative, dependable, and team-oriented
• Passionate about supporting young children through creative expression
• Dependable, punctual, and communicative worker

Why Hazelwood?
Hazelwood Preschool is a nature-centered, community-oriented school that values creativity, connection, and respect for children as capable learners. The Art and Movement Lead plays a key role in shaping joyful, meaningful creative experiences for our kids.

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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