2 Year Old Lead Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Subsidized Medical Insurance

Sick leave

Training & education support

Paid conferences

Job summary

Erik Hite Foundation is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Child Development Center to support families of first responders and military members. The role involves supervising a birth to five classroom, planning developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining parent communication.

Responsibilities include daily Brightwheel updates, documentation, and collaboration with a co-teacher in selected rooms. A valid fingerprint clearance card and TB test are required; CPR/First Aid certification is

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Full-time 35+ hours per week with potential Saturday shifts.
• Fingerprint clearance card required.
• TB test required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Update Brightwheel daily and maintain classroom documentation.
• Lead classroom activities and supervise children to ensure age-appropriate environments.
• Prepare lesson plans and develop monthly materials; coordinate shopping lists with Program Director.
• Conduct bi-annual parent/teacher conferences and communicate child development progress.
• Assist co-teacher in selected classrooms and support daily routines (diapering, hand washing, meals).
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and hazard-free classroom environment.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Fingerprint clearance

Team player

Physical stamina

Childcare experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors in ECE or related field OR CDA

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

About This Role

The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the

The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the families of the first responders and military members in our community. Our main program is the Child Development Center that serves these families with affordable fees and flexible hours. We are committed to partnering with families to provide the best care and beginning education for the children of our heroes. We want to serve and care for their families following godly principles close to the heart of Erik, as these men and women serve and protect our community.

What You’ll Do

Lead Teacher Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Update Brightwheel (Online Childcare Management Program) on a daily basis.
• Diaper Changing.
• Children's documentation in portfolios and keep parents and administration informed of the development of the children.
• Conducting bi-annual parent/teacher conferences
• Attend training year round, completing a minimum of 30 hours per year.
• Attend mandatory in-service days and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Lesson planning with developmentally appropriate activities. Ensure that a shopping list for needed materials for monthly lesson plans is turned into Program Director.
• Monitor and lead classroom activities while encouraging and engaging with children. Making sure that classroom environments are age appropriate.
• Execute classroom management and supervision
• Evaluate and work closely with co‑teacher (Select classrooms)
• Teach, guide and assist children with daily routines (diapering, hand washing, eating, etc…)
• Ensure that all materials, toys, and equipment in the classroom are safe and free of hazards; while maintaining their cleanliness.

Requirements

Job Requirements: Including but not limited to:

• 21 years old and up
• Ability to run, jump, bend, lift (at least 50lbs.), stand, sit on the floor, etc…
• Full time 35+hrs- Monday through Friday with potentially a rotating Saturday shift
• Have a valid fingerprint clearance card
• TB Test Required
• Prefer an Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or any related field, or Child Development Associate. Note: Applicants who are not enrolled in school, will be considered if an agreement to attend school for ECE or related field, upon hire.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a birth to 5 year old classroom.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Prefer experience with AZ Learning Standards and Infant Toddler Guidelines for lesson planning and observation purposes.
• Prefer experience with the Quality First program and ECERS and ITERS Rating scales, to ensure that Quality First guidelines are being followed.
• Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate depending on experience and education
• Flexible schedule (If enrolled in school)
• Subsidized Medical Insurance
• 40 hours of accrued sick pay annually
• Paid training opportunities and continuing education assistance
• Paid Annual Early Childhood Conference at UofA in December
• ECE Classes Reward paid with completed classes and a C or higher grade
• Recruiting Cash Incentive
• 3-paid holidays/year
• 80 hrs of paid vacation after 12 months of employment
• Quarterly Wellness paid day off
• Birthday - paid day off
• Bereavement paid leave
• Child Care Scholarship available
• Family oriented atmosphere- working in a team-player school
• Small classrooms
• Low child- adult ratio