Lead Teacher Young Hearts Preschool

JOB SPECIFICATION

POSITION: Lead Teacher Young Hearts Preschool

DEPARTMENT: Co-Curriculars

LOCATION: Buckeye, AZ

REPORTS TO: School Director of Young Hearts Preschool

EEO Classification:

FLSA STATUS: Hourly Wage $15 - $17

Lead Teacher

• Young Hearts Preschool

Location: Buckeye, AZ

Young Hearts Preschool is looking for a dynamic Lead Teacher who wants to build a strong educational foundation and success in our student's educational journey. Our teachers lead by example, they must have the ability to model and instill in our Young Heart students the 9 virtues: Citizenship, Courage, Friendship, Honesty, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Responsibility, and Wisdom.

Young Hearts is a Classical Education Preschool:

• Our goal is to create a strong foundation as we inspire to instill the love of learning in our preschool students.

• We provide a caring, learning environment in which they will flourish.

• We will teach in a manner which fosters self-confidence, the joy of childhood, critical thinking skills and elementary school readiness.

Our teachers are responsible for:

• The overall classroom management, leading to a safe and engaging learning environment.

• Leading by example.

• Nurturing social and emotional skills

• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

• Inspiring the love of learning with intentional teaching.

• Utilizing the Creative Curriculum and the GOLD Assessment tool to execute lessons and assessments.

• Enhancing the curriculum using classical books, music and poetry.

• Achieving and maintaining Quality First and NAEYC accreditation.

• Attending monthly meetings.

• Holding parent/teacher conferences twice a year.

• Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with students, co-teachers, parents, and the academy.

• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

What We Offer:

Competitive Benefits

• Exceptional benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and 401K options.

Classrooms

• We provide a loving, nurturing environment with a low teacher to student ratio.

Opportunities for Growth- Ongoing training and professional development and leadership pathways to help meet your goals as an educator.

Apply now if you have:

• A desire to educate and instill strong virtues in young children.
• A passion for the education and care of children.
• A genuine drive to help children grow into strong independent children.
• 1 year of professional teaching experience (preferred) 6 months professional experience (required)
• Must meet the qualifications of a Lead Teacher in accordance with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Childcare Licensing

To apply: Candidates may apply online submit application materials including your resume, or by sending your resume to

Maria.rodriguez@greathearts.org

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.