2026-2027 Preschool Teacher - Generic Employment Pool

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Phoenix, Arizona, is hiring a Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position focuses on leading classrooms in alignment with Catholic education values, creating a supportive learning environment, and promoting student development. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma with relevant child care experience, and preference will be given to Catholic teachers. Full-time position with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as per Diocesan Policy.
• If Catholic, willing to make a public Profession of Faith.
• Ability to comply with Arizona Daycare Licensing Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve goals of Catholic education.
• Lead assigned classes and provide daily instruction.
• Evaluate the needs of each student.

Skills

Effective teaching techniques

Child development knowledge

Positive communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early childhood education degree or related field

Job description

2026-2027 Preschool Teacher - Generic Employment Pool

Job Details

Job ID: 5705992

Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

***This posting is designed as a general job pool for those preschool teaching candidates interested in working for any of the Catholic Preschools within the Diocese of Phoenix for the 2026-2027 school year. Applying for this generic position will allow you to complete an online application, begin the screening process, and keep you in the employment pool, but this WILL NOT automatically connect you to specific job postings at specific schools. Applicants must apply for each specific job positing in order to be considered.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Generic Preschool Teacher Job Description

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the preschool director, the preschool teacher strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for leadership; works as a member of the preschool team; develops an appropriate learning and social environment; evaluates the needs of each student; assists in developing and supervising all areas; evaluates and reports student progress; establishes positive school community relationships; continues professional development; performs other job related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the director.

Essential Job Functions

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education

• shows evidence of the Catholic philosophy of education.
• promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings.
• upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.

Assumes responsibility for the leadership of the classes assigned

• demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective teaching techniques and child development.
• provides daily instruction and selects learning activities appropriate to the students’ needs.
• establishes learning outcomes or educational objectives based on Diocesan Early Childhood Standards and reviews curriculum materials.
• develops appropriate lesson plans and evaluates them daily.
• acts as a positive role model.
• is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• uses good judgment in daily encounters.

Works as a member of the preschool team

• attends staff meetings.
• attends trainings as assigned by the director.
• participates in parent activities.
• maintains a professional attitude.
• uses positive communication skills both in and out of the classroom.

Develops an appropriate learning and social environment

• works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• creates a room arrangement most appropriate to the educational objectives.
• develops an environment that promotes learning and social interaction.
• provides for the safety, welfare and care of the students while they are in school.

Evaluates the needs of each student

• observes and records information on child’s development.
• alters learning activities to meet specific needs.
• refers students with suspected learning challenges to the Director.

Assists in the development and supervision of all areas

• consults with the director and staff.
• provides appropriate materials.
• insures that the area is safe.

Evaluates and reports student progress

• observes and maintains record of student’s progress regularly.
• reports students’ progress to the director.
• confers with parents as needed.

Establishes positive school community relationships

• maintains cooperative relations with parents.
• provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
• cooperates with and helps promote all school programs.
• maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic preschool teacher and its impact on the community.

Continues professional development

• remains current with religious and academic standards.
• keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
• attends school and diocesan sponsored in-services and staff development opportunities.
• attends and participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.

Performs any other job related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan Policy.
• If Catholic, willing to make a public Profession of Faith.
• Ability to comply with the requirements specified in the Arizona Department of Health Daycare Licensing Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school or high school equivalency diploma and six months of child care experience or NAC, CDA, CCP, or CPC credential or Associate degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, childhood development or closely related field.
• Preference given to Catholic teachers.
• Participated in Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Ethics.
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance completed.

*Note - This is a generic job description. Actual job postings for preschool teacher may have different job descriptions and requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time