Lead Pre-K Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a Lead Teacher for Young Hearts Preschool reporting to the School Director. You will oversee education, supervision, assessment, and parent communication for your assigned students. Key qualifications include a CDA or higher and 1–2 years in a licensed preschool.

You will ensure quality, coordinate with administration, and support accreditation efforts. This role requires CPR/First Aid certification, a fingerprint clearance card, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Education: CDA, associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years in a licensed preschool program.
• Must meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Follow QA measures to maintain program excellence and licensure.
• Pursue and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
• Maintain regular communications with School Director, Assistant Director, and parents.
• Escalate incident reports to the School Director.
• Partner to maintain a safe environment.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Utilize The Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies in lessons.
• Hold parent–teacher conferences twice a year.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Travel locally for training and development as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

CDA Credential

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Position

The Lead Teacher at Young Hearts Preschool will report to the School Director. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for all students assigned to them in the areas of education, supervision, assessment, and parent communication.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow quality assurance measures to maintain excellence of program offerings, operations, and state licensure.
• Work to achieve and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
• Maintain regular communications with School Director, Assistant Director, and parents of enrolled students.
• Escalate incident reports to the School Director.
• Partner to maintain a safe environment.
• Adhere to Great Hearts/Young Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Utilize The Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies to execute lessons and assessments.
• Hold parent teacher conferences twice a year
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with students, parents, and academy administration.
• Additional duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: CDA, associate’s degree or higher preferred

Experience: 1-2 years’ experience working in a licensed preschool program.

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must have a negative TB test
• Must meet the qualifications of a Lead Teacher in accordance with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing Per licensing: “Teacher” means a staff member responsible for developing, planning, and conducting childcare activities and supervises children and Teacher Assistants.
• Will be required to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.
• Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 40 pounds approximately.
• Travel required: May need to travel locally to the Lead Office or other Great Hearts locations in Arizona
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Special Skills

• Exemplifies the heart of service to others.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Models mission and vision of Great Hearts and Young Hearts.
• Illustrates sound business judgement and strategic thinking including but not limited to data analysis.
• Provides leadership in formulating and managing major projects or initiatives.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive and strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Achievement-oriented, willingness to work hard and take satisfaction from being productive.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot with little direction.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.