Pre-K Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,697 - 23,212; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Teacher for Young Hearts Preschool to support the Lead Teacher with teaching, supervision, assessment, and parent communication. The role reports to the School Director of Young Hearts Preschool.

This position requires a CDA or higher and 6 months to 1 year of licensed preschool experience. Strong communication, teamwork, and MS Office skills are valued in a fast-paced educational setting.

Qualifications

• CDA or higher preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a licensed preschool program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow quality assurance measures to maintain excellence of program offerings, operations, and state licensure.
• Work with Lead Teacher to achieve and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
• Maintain regular communications with Lead Teacher, School Director, and Assistant Director.
• Escalate incident reports to the School Director.
• Partner to maintain a safe environment.
• Adhere to Great Hearts/Young Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Work with Lead Teacher in utilizing The Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies to execute lessons and assessments.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and academy staff.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Service mindset

Communication skills

Mission alignment

Business judgement

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

CDA or higher

Tools

The Creative Curriculum

Gold Strategies

Job description

Position Title

Teacher Young Hearts Preschool

Department

Young Hearts Preschool

Location

Academy

Reports To

School Director of Young Hearts Preschool

EEO Classification

N/A

FLSA Status

N/A

Compensation Type

N/A

Compensation Amount

$15.75-$16.85 / hour

Position Summary

The Teacher at Young Hearts Preschool will report to the School Director. The Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher with students assigned to the Lead Teacher in the areas of education, supervision, assessment, and parent communication.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow quality assurance measures to maintain excellence of program offerings, operations, and state licensure.
• Work with Lead Teacher to achieve and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
• Maintain regular communications with Lead Teacher, School Director, and Assistant Director.
• Escalate incident reports to the School Director.
• Partner to maintain a safe environment.
• Adhere to Great Hearts/Young Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Work with Lead Teacher in utilizing The Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies to execute lessons and assessments.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and academy staff.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required/Preferred Education

CDA, Associates Degree or higher preferred

Required/Preferred Experience

6 months to 1 years' experience working in a licensed preschool program.

Required/Preferred Skills

• Exemplifies heart of service to others.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Models mission and vision of Great Hearts and Young Hearts.
• Illustrates sound business judgement and strategic thinking including, but not limited to data analysis.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive and strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Achievement-oriented, willingness to work hard and take satisfaction from being productive.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot with little direction.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills.

Physical Functions

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 40 pounds approximately.

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel Required

May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Management Statement

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.