Preschool Teacher

SummaryWe are seeking a warm, collaborative, and passionate Pre-K teacher to join our Reggio Emilia-inspired Jewish preschool community. Our program values child-led learning, creativity, relationship-based teaching, and meaningful connections to Jewish values, traditions, and community.The ideal candidate is nurturing, reflective, and enthusiastic about creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that honor children’s curiosity and individuality. Teachers work closely with children, families, and colleagues to create a supportive classroom environment rooted in exploration, inclusion, and social-emotional growth.Candidates should have experience working with young children, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning. Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia Approach and Jewish early childhood education is a plus.Why work here?Purpose: This is not just a job! We're all working together to make a difference in the lives of children and families at TCECC.Consistency: Teachers have consistent schedules and consistent pay.Professionalism: We value our team of educators as professionals and see that the families and community do as well.Support: Supporting teachers in the classroom is the administrative and leadership teams #1 job.Benefits: Healthcare, paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, and child-care discounts.Growth: Internal advancement opportunities and paid professional development.DutiesJob responsibilities include:Provide social/emotional, physical, cognitive support for children.Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to support the educational growth of children.Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities/experiences to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.Follow all Arizona State licensing guidelines.Be able to lift and carry children (ages may vary from infants to 5 years old)Communicate effectively and efficiently with parents through informal discussions, parent-communication app, and parent-teacher conferencesWork cooperatively and respectfully with all team membersRequirementsMust clear full background check.Must have graduated high schoolMust be able to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card by AZDPSAt least 6 months of prior early childhood education experienceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong understanding of child development and willingness to continue to learningAbility to work well with others (staff, children, parents) and foster a team environment in the classroom.Flexible and dependable when it comes to scheduling.Nice To HavesProfessional childcare experienceAA, BA, or master's degree in early childhood or related fieldAbility to work over the summerAbility to work until close (5:30pm)BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceTuition AssistanceChild Care DiscountProfessional DevelopmentHealthcare- includes dental, and vision.Paid holidays- includes federal holidays and Jewish holidays.Paid time off- if working full timeSick leave- is accrued per pay period and rolls over year after year.CHILDCARE BENEFIT- If working full time- will be receiving reduced tuition at 50% off. #J-18808-Ljbffr