Lead Teacher I

Phoenix Rescue Mission; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-giving work that transforms the城市

Generous health, dental, and vision

401(k) match program

Robust paid time off program

12 paid holidays annually

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Rescue Mission is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to provide Christ-centered care for children in Phoenix, AZ. You will work with infants, preschoolers, or after-school participants, building developmentally appropriate activities aligned with best practices.

Join a team that prioritizes compassionate service, spiritual growth, and high-quality learning experiences for children experiencing hardship. We value collaboration, faith-led leadership, and community support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• AA/BS degree in ECE, child development or related field preferred
• Minimum two years' experience in licensed childcare setting
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card in good standing required
• Spanish bilingual preferred
• Experience with children exposed to homelessness and witnessing domestic abuse preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide Christ-centered infant, pre-school, and/or after-school care and education services to children of clients.
• Serve as the primary caregiver to children in the classroom and assign Assistant Teacher duties as needed.
• Develop and post weekly classroom lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities in response to children's changing needs, interests, and skills.
• Ensure lesson plans, materials, and activity schedules are developmentally appropriate, consistent with best practices, and meet or exceed relevant accreditation and AZ State Learning Standards.
• Promote self-regulation and utilize best practices in socio-emotional development when working with children at risk for developmental delays and trauma-related challenges.
• Perform ongoing formal and informal assessments of each child's development, maintain a portfolio for each child, and develop individual learning objectives based upon assessment.
• Direct Assistant Teachers with clear and respectful direction and feedback.
• Lead or participate in devotions, prayers, or other organizational activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Child development

Classroom leadership

Christian witness

Education

AA/BS in early childhood education or related field

2+ years licensed childcare experience

Job description

Description

We transform lives.

Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ's example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• A perceptive communicator, you exhibit strong active listening skills and communicate respectfully with children, families, and team members.
• A nurturing individual, you have great love and patience and a purpose to help children develop.
• An intentional educator, you enjoy creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences that respond to children's changing needs, interests, and skills.
• A collaborative leader, you work well with others and provide clear and respectful direction and feedback in the classroom.
• A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God's Word and growing His Kingdom

YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will provide Christ-centered infant, pre-school, and/or after-school care and education services to children of clients.
• You will serve as the primary caregiver to children in the classroom and assign Assistant Teacher duties as needed.
• You will develop and post weekly classroom lesson plans with challenging and developmentally appropriate activities in response to children's changing needs, interests, and skills.
• You will ensure lesson plans, materials, and activity schedules are developmentally appropriate, consistent with best practices, and meet or exceed relevant accreditation and AZ State Learning Standards.
• You will promote self-regulation and utilize best practices in socio-emotional development when working with children at risk for developmental delays and trauma-related challenges.
• You will perform ongoing formal and informal assessments of each child's development, maintain a portfolio for each child, and develop individual learning objectives based upon assessment.
• You will direct Assistant Teachers with clear and respectful direction and feedback.
• You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers, or other organizational activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

Requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• AA or BS degree in early childhood education, child development or a closely related field preferred
• A minimum of 18 early childhood credits or Child Development Associate certification
• Minimum two years' experience in licensed childcare setting required
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card in good standing required
• Experience with children exposed to homelessness and witnessing domestic abuse preferred
• A minimum of 6 months childcare classroom experience with ages 0-5 preferred
• Undergraduate college classes in education preferred
• Spanish Bilingual preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve
• Caring and supportive environment
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match program
• Robust paid time off program
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Continuing education opportunities