Early Childhood DC - Lead Teacher

Excellence Academies
Phoenix, AZ

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children?s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
NEW PRESCHOOL OPENING, POSITION AVAILABLE IN JUNE.

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment ? including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • Must currently possess an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
  • OR at least 48 semester credit hours, of which 15 semester hours are in early childhood education,early childhood development, child and family studies
  • AND at least two years of experience working with children in a licensed child development facility
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Must have Finger Print Clearance
Strong preference given to the following:
  • Bilingual
  • Experience of 2+ years in classroom setting

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children in behavior health settings

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long term disability available for eligible employees
Pay increase after completing a successful three months probation period
Posted 2025-07-26

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