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.