Competitive Pay (based on experience + classroom placement)
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Professional Development
Clear Career Advancement Path
Supportive Leadership & Structured Systems
Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
Job Summary We are looking for a qualified Lead Teacher to prepare small children ages 12 months - 12 years old. This position will provide a foundation for quality early childhood education. A lead teacher must have a great passion, love, and patience for teaching young children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include but are not limited to knowledge of best practices in early childhood. The teacher will create and promote a positive learning environment for all. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of the educational journey
The ideal candidate is patient, proactive, and confident in classroom management. If you take pride in running an organized, engaging classroom and partnering with families professionally, we want to meet you.
Qualities we are looking for:
Excited by the learning of young children
Empathetic and caring
Patient and kind
Good at planning and organizing
Creative and flexible
Enthusiastic about learning
Passionate yet pragmatic
Full of energy
Able to have a sense of humor yet remain respectful of differences
Knowledgeable in child development and milestones associated with each age group
Responsibilities
Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Develop and infuse a passion for learning through careful and creative curriculum management
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, circle time, media, etc.) to teach children
Observe each child help improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve the occasional but healthy disagreement
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
Supervising children to ensure they are safe at all times
Track children’s progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and needs
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards and protocols
Qualifications
6 months of verifiable experience as a lead or assistant teacher
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and early childhood educational methods
Familiarity with health and safety standards and protocols
Excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to act as a mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
A balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Certification in Child First Aid/CPR
Valid fingerprint clearance card
Have dependable transportation and able to be flexible in an hour and classroom assignment
High school diploma /GED required
Must be at least 18 years old
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tucson, AZ
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Best Practicesunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Child Developmentunmatched
Childcareunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Early Childhood Educationunmatched
Educational Methodsunmatched
First Aidunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lesson Plansunmatched
Nursery School and Preschoolunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Progress Reportsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sales Qualificationunmatched
Storytellingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
User Documentationunmatched
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