Lead Teacher (2 YO) - Laveen, AZ

Busy Bees; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) with company match

Career development

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Laveen, AZ is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to supervise and nurture children from 6 weeks to 12 years. This full-time role emphasizes safety, routine, and affectionate guidance within a clean, supportive environment.

You will implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with NAC standards and AZ Early Learning Standards, partner with families, and communicate regularly to ensure exemplary care and education for every child.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAC standards and AZ Early Learning Standards.
• Curate programs based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, clean, and safe environment for exploration.
• Partner with families to plan for the best care and education.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Center: Laveen, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time,

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Busy Bees! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a child care discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Busy Bees today!

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years of age.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAC standards & the AZ Early Learning Standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons to join Busy Bees:

• We offer a generous child care discount to employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment