Lead Teacher (Preschool-Childcare Program)

Lead Teacher

Wirtzie’s Preschool & Childcare Program – Surprise, AZ
$19.27/hour | Monday–Friday
Schedule: FT 40 hrs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Growth Every Day.

At Benevilla, our mission is simple: Enrich lives.
As a Lead Teacher, you are the heart of the classroom — creating a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where every child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

• No evenings outside schedule.
• No weekends.
• Consistent full-time weekday hours.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work.

As a Lead Teacher, you will:

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that reflects the interests, needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds of each child.
• Lead your classroom with confidence, providing guidance and support to assistant teachers.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment at all times.
• Supervise children and actively engage them in daily learning activities.
• Support activities of daily living (diapering, toileting, hand washing, and self-care skill development).
• Communicate weekly curriculum calendars with families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and Program Supervisor.
• Manage CACFP responsibilities, including required documentation and recordkeeping.
• Maintain classroom materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Keep required certifications current (CPR, First Aid, Food Handler’s, Fingerprint Clearance).

What You’ll Need:

• Associate’s degree or higher with 6 college credits (semester hours) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in an early care and education classroom.
• Minimum of 20 clock hours of annual training in early childhood/child development (age-appropriate topics).
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and lesson plans with proper grammar and format.
• Ability to conduct assessments and observations of each student and be able to present these findings during parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Intermediate math and reading skills.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and document preparation).
• Reliable transportation to the Surprise, AZ area.

Certifications & Requirements:

• Must complete a pre-employment health appraisal and maintain updated health documentation every two (2) years thereafter in accordance with NAC accreditation standards.
• Ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR, TB/Chest X-Ray, and Food Handler’s Card (we provide support for certification costs.)

Some of the Great Perks Our Employees Enjoy:

• Health benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Voluntary participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan (available to all employees).
• Employee and family discounts on select Benevilla programs.
• Discounted childcare.
• Gym perks and free wellness classes.
• Support for required certifications.
• A positive team culture where you are valued.

Come help us enrich lives — including your own.

MissionBenevilla. Enriching Lives.VisionA better quality of life for everyone at every age. What We DoStarted by and for our community in 1981, Benevilla enriches lives of West Valley residents by serving older adults, adults with disabilities, children, and the families who care for them. Employee MottoCaring for you the way we would care for our loved ones.