Lead Preschool Teacher
Arizona Sunrays
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary
$16 - $20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Preschool Teacher will be responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and fun classroom environment while bringing an active learning curriculum to life through playful indoor and outdoor activities. This role involves encouraging the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children through creativity and care, while partnering with the team to maintain high safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet specific educational criteria, which include a High School Diploma with 6 months in childcare, or specific certifications (NAC/CDA/CCP/CPC), or college credits, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in ECE or a related field. All applicants require CPR/First Aid certification and an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card, along with the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain high energy levels.
Job description
Benefits
Employee discounts Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Join Our Sunrays Learning Center Team! Do you have a heart for helping little ones explore, move, and grow? Are you ready to Bring the Joy to the classroom every single day? If you light up around kids and have energy to spare, you might be the perfect fit for our Learning Center team!
At Sunrays, we believe learning is a journey. Our teachers don’t just instruct; they spark curiosity, celebrate every "I did it!" moment, and help children build lifelong confidence through play, movement, and genuine connection.
Why You’ll Love It Here Lead with Heart
- Join a supportive team that treats people with empathy, kindness, and positivity.
- Go
- Further
- Together: Work in a movement-rich environment where we lift each other up and no two days are the same.
- Embrace the
- Climb: Grow your career with continuous training, development, and plenty of room to advance.
- Perks &
- Benefits
- Sunrays
- Swag &
- Snacks: Discounts at our café, gift shop, and on classes, camps, and events.
- Look the
- Part: Free uniforms provided!
- Always
- Evolving: Ongoing training and employee education to help you sharpen your skills.
- Future
- Growth: Real opportunities to move into leadership roles.
- Supportive
- Care: Paid maternity leave and bereavement pay.
- What
- You’ll
- Do
- Create the
- Magic: Foster a safe, inclusive, and fun classroom where every child feels seen and supported.
- Dig In: Bring our active learning curriculum to life while letting kids explore their own unique ideas.
- Lead the
- Way: Guide playful activities indoors and out—from movement and dance to ninja and more!
- Cultivate
- Growth: Encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development through creativity and care.
- Own It: Partner with your team to maintain high licensing and Sunrays safety standards. What We’re Looking For A High School Diploma & 6 months in a licensed childcare facility OR NAC / CDA / CCP / CPC OR 12 total credits (6 in ECE) & 6 months child experience OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a closely related field (no experience necessary!) AND CPR/First Aid certification & AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Strength &
- Agility: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and keep up with active kids all day.
- The
- Sunrays
- Factor: A big heart, positive energy, and a passion for helping families thrive. Become a role model for children in the community! ✨ At Arizona Sunrays, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a family serving families. From first steps to flips, our mission is building lifelong confidence through movement. If you’re ready to Bring the Joy and grow alongside our kids, we’d love to meet you!
Benefits
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Training
- Free Uniforms
- Opportunity For Advancement
- Development
- Bereavement Pay