Lead Preschool Teacher: Nurture, Grow & Inspire

Child Development Schools Arizona; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Preschools is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, and growth for toddlers, guiding them through meaningful, hands-on experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and kindness.

You will partner with families, support a nurturing environment, and collaborate with a teaching team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate learning and thorough documentation of progress.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a childcare facility.
• Background check must pass.
• Completion of 12 hours of childcare training within 30 days of hire.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons for Toddler classroom.
• Keep classroom safe, organized, and compliant with licensing and ratios.
• Observe and document child development; share progress with families regularly.
• Build relationships with parents through daily communication and scheduled conferences.
• Complete required documentation including attendance, incidents, and assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Childcare experience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework a plus

Job description

Sunrise Preschools is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, and growth for toddlers, guiding them through meaningful, hands-on experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and kindness.

You will partner with families, support a nurturing environment, and collaborate with a teaching team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate learning and thorough documentation of progress.