Closing Preschool Teacher- Paradise Valley, AZ

Busy Bees; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees is hiring a Lead Teacher at our Paradise Valley Center to partner with families and guide children with NAC-aligned education. The role keeps a home-away-from-home atmosphere and supports child development in a licensed facility in Arizona.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, ensure safety, and collaborate with families to tailor care plans. A strong customer-service mindset is essential for daily communication and program success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAC standards & AZ Early Learning Standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partner with families to create plans for best care and education.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Center: Paradise Valley, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Busy Bees! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including achildcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Busy Bees today!

What will you be doing?

As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to Early Learning Leaders NAC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years of age.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAC standards & the AZ Early Learning Standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons to join Busy Bees

• We offer a generous child care discount to employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you!Please submit your application today.