Early Childhood Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

A New Leaf, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Leaf, Inc. in Phoenix is hiring a childcare teacher for a licensed classroom.

The role requires a CDA credential and a minimum of one year in a licensed childcare setting, with a preference for higher education in Early Childhood. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, conduct screenings and assessments, document portfolios, and maintain a positive classroom climate while communicating regularly with families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential required.
• AA in ECE or related field, or BS in Early Childhood or related preferred.
• 1 year of licensed childcare experience required.
• 2 years childcare experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete child's screenings and developmental assessments (Construct, ASQ, DECA) on each child.
• Utilize Construct Curriculum for lesson planning and teaching for documentation, portfolios, and assessment.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth in all areas of development.
• Engage children in activities lasting over a period of time and allow curriculum to emerge from their interests.
• Provide a positive classroom climate including relationships, affect, communication, and respect.
• Exhibit teacher sensitivity and regard for child perspectives, supporting autonomy and expression.
• Implement proactive behavior management with clear expectations, redirection, and positive focus.
• Maintain productivity by maximizing learning time, offering choices, and regular routines.
• Employ instructional formats to include effective facilitation and clear objectives.
• Facilitate concept development including analysis, reasoning, creativity, and real-world connections.
• Establish an ongoing system for exchanging information about each child.
• Communicate with families about classroom activities and how to engage.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and needs at least three times per year.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Bilingual

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CDA credential

AA in ECE or related field

BS in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.61

Schedules: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix

• High School graduate or GED required
• Child Development Associate (CDA credential) required
• AA in ECE or related field, or BS in Early Childhood or related preferred

• 1 year work experience in licensed childcare setting required
• 2 years childcare experience preferred
• Experience working with children who are at-risk and/ or children with special needs preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Complete child's screenings and developmental assessments (Construct, ASQ, DECA) on each child
• Utilize Construct Curriculum for lesson planning & Teaching for documentation, portfolios, and assessment
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth in all areas of development
• Allow curriculum to emerge from children’s interests; engage children in activities lasting over a period of time
• Provide a positive classroom climate to include positive relationships, affect, communication, and respect
• Exhibit teacher sensitivity and regard for child perspectives, supporting autonomy and expression
• Implement proactive behavior management with clear expectations, redirection, and attention to the positive
• Maintain productivity by maximizing learning time, offering choices, having consistent routines, and eliminating unnecessary transitions
• Employ instructional learning formats to include effective facilitation, variety, student interest, and clear learning objectives
• Facilitate concept development to include analysis, reasoning, creativity, integration, and real-world connections
• Establish an ongoing system for exchanging information about each child
• Communicate with families about and design classroom activities, upcoming events, and ways to become engaged
• Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and needs as needed and at least three times per year

Compliance/Requirements:

• Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• DCS Background Check clearance
• Law enforcement record clear of any misdemeanor or felony conviction
• Negative TB test prior to hire; compliance with state regulations regarding immunizations
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Food Handler’s Certification
• Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age