JOB SPECIFICATION
POSITION: Lead Teacher Young Hearts Preschool
DEPARTMENT: Co-Curriculars
LOCATION: Buckeye, AZ
REPORTS TO: School Director of Young Hearts Preschool
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.