Preschool Lead Teacher- Tempe, AZ

Busy Bees; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Lead Teacher to work alongside licensed staff, guiding daily care and education for children from infancy through early elementary ages. You will support families, implement NAC-aligned activities, and help create a nurturing home away from home.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ months of licensed child care experience, strong customer service and multitasking abilities, and a commitment to safety and developmental learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask.
• 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 using NAC and AZ standards.
• Curate programs based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, safe environment that encourages growth and exploration.
• Partner with families to plan the best care and education for their children.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Center: Tempe, 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 atBusy 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 achildcare 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?

As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to Early Learning Leaders NAC guidelines.

• 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