Preschool Lead Teacher- Carefree, AZ
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Quick overview
As a Lead Teacher, the role involves working alongside other teachers and families to provide a nurturing environment for children, adhering to Early Learning Leaders NAC guidelines. Key duties include ensuring the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years and creating developmentally appropriate curriculum based on NAC standards and AZ Early Learning Standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have a minimum of 6 months of experience working in a licensed child care facility, in addition to being at least 18 years old. Essential soft skills include strong customer service, the ability to multitask, and maintaining organization while meeting all state criteria for child care employment.
Job description
Center: Carefree, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
No evenings or weekends!
- Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Busy Bees!
- As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive.
- Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.
- With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
- Unleash your potential and join Busy Bees today!
What will you be doing?
- As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to Early Learning Leaders NAC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years of age.
- Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAC standards & the AZ Early Learning Standards.
- Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
- Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
- Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
Top Reasons to join Busy Bees
- We offer a generous child care discount to employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
- All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
- Full-time staff are offered paid time off and holidays.
- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 6+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and remain organized
- Ability to work within regular operating hours
- Must meet state criteria for child care employment
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holidays
- Professional Development
- Company Match
- 401(k) Program
- Childcare Discount