Lead Preschool Teacher

Life Time Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Preschool Teacher to provide high-quality educational and fitness-minded instruction for children aged 3 to 5 in Phoenix.

You will create a fun, safe environment for preschool age camps and youth programming, and support families through clear communication on child progress. The role requires a degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline, at least one year of childcare teaching experience, and essential certifications such as First Aid/CPR within 60

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline.
• At least one year of prior experience in a childcare/school setting teaching children ages 3 to 5.
• First Aid certification, Adult, Infant & Child CPR required within the first 60 days of hire.
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification prior to camp season.
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand required learnings prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and implements weekly/monthly educational/fitness lesson plans.
• Prepares and sets up for classes and camps.
• Engages preschool age children in educational/fitness activities.
• Communicates needed information with parents on child’s progress and development.
• Cleans and maintains a safe space for all participants.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of a wide variety of children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Early childhood education awareness

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

The Preschool Teacher will provide best in class, educational/fitness minded instruction for children ages 3 to 5 years old. They will create a fun and safe environment for participants taking part in preschool age camps and youth programming.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Constructs and implements weekly/monthly educational/fitness lesson plans.
• Prepares and sets up for classes and camps.
• Engages preschool age children in educational/fitness activities.
• Communicates needed information with parents on child’s progress and development.
• Cleans and maintains a safe space for all participants.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of a wide variety of children.

Position Requirements

• A degree in either Early Childhood Education or related discipline
• At least one year of prior experience in a childcare/school setting teaching children ages 3 to 5.
• First Aid certification, Adult, Infant & Child CPR required within the first 60 days of hire.
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification prior to camp season.
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand required learnings prior to first day of work.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk; use hands, objects, tools or controls; reach with hand and arms.
• Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift more than 30lbs.

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.