Early Childhood - Teacher

Buena Vista Children's Services
Cottonwood, AZ

Summary

Buena Vista is hiring and looking for candidates that are passionate in being a part of children's growth and learning experiences!

Come be part of a fun exciting work environment that encourages children and adults alike to enjoy their lives now, through academic and physical activities!!! We here at Buena Vista Children's Services are on a Mission to help children and their families.

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.

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

  • Minimum of 6 months of professional child care experience in a licensed center.
  • 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.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain one.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to sit on the ground with children.
  • High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

  • Credits in ECE
  • 1 year or more experience in a childcare setting.

Benefits

  • Free childcare
  • Ability to earn Paid time off
  • Sick time
  • Bonuses
  • Free education through the Registry
  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Teladoc
Posted 2026-02-14

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