Lead Preschool Teacher

Endeavor Schools, LLC; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Childcare tuition discounts

Career development programs

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive work environment

Relocation options

Job summary

Phoenix Ranch School, part of the Endeavor Schools family, is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher in Simi Valley, CA. Start pay ranges from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour with a $1,000 hiring bonus payable in two installments for eligible new hires.

The role involves leading curriculum, promoting development, ensuring safety, and documenting progress while benefiting from career development programs and relocation options across 100+ Endeavor Schools nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required for consideration.
• State of California requires 12 Child Development Units.
• ECE or Child Development degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in a certified early childhood setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate curriculum and plan activities for cognitive, social and emotional growth.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Monitor and document each child’s progress and development.
• Foster a harmonious environment for children and staff.

Skills

Child development

Communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Preschool experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 Child Development Units

ECE/Child Development degree

Job description

Job Details

Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future

Come join us at Phoenix Ranch School as a Lead Preschool Teacher!

$1,000 Hiring Bonus-Payable in 2 installments. ($500 paid out at 3 months and 6 months). Employee must be in good standing to receive payout!

At Phoenix Ranch, our educators brighten children’s lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. As a Lead Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and documenting your student's progress.

We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive.

How We Work for You:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Childcare tuition discounts (based on individual school availability)
• Career development programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive work environment
• Relocation options at our 100+ schools nationwide

What You Get to Do:

• Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children’s development and growth
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of children at all times
• Monitor children’s progress and development
• Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day

Starting pay: Hourly $19.00-$21.00, depending on education and experience.

Are You Qualified?

Whether or not you have experience working in schools, you may be qualified to work with us. The most important quality is that you love working with children. Some of our best educators have come from other fields, including customer service, healthcare, retail, and more!

If you have the following, we would love to speak with you:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 12 Child Development Units-Required by the State of California
• Degree in ECE or Child Development Strongly preferred
• Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center
• Prior experience with toddler and pre-school students
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as a laptop computer and tablet
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are required
• Patience, a nurturing attitude, and a sincere interest in the well‑being and development of young learners are essential to this position.

* ECE class sponsorship may be available for candidates that are driven and excited for a career in early childhood education!

About Endeavor Schools

Phoenix Ranch is part of the Endeavor Schools family. With more than 100 schools in 14 states, Endeavor Schools is one of the nation’s fastest-growing education management companies. We believe that there are many ways for children to learn, and that is why we provide schools with different educational styles and methods across the country. Come be part of a team that prioritizes the success and wellbeing of our amazing employees!

Endeavor Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range

USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.