Participant Westside School teachers and staff work collaboratively to inspire creativity, innovation, and to deepen our sense of community. Westside faculty are exceptionally qualified in our fields, committed to being lifelong learners, and are passionate about our work. Our academic structure places a high value on integrated curriculum and project-based learning, with intentional administrative support. At Westside School we value different backgrounds and ideas and we strive to build an inclusive community. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Located in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle, Westside serves 380 students in preschool through eighth grade. Twenty-nine percent of our student body are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Westside’s Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program serves 60 students in 2 preschool (PS) classrooms for 3-4 year olds, and 2 pre-K (PK) classrooms for 4-5 year olds. Each classroom has one lead teacher and one instructional assistant who collaborate to implement and design a meaningful, joyful, play-based early childhood program.