Teacher Preschool

The job is for a Preschool Teacher (Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Preschool Teacher) at Queen Creek Unified School District. The position commenced on July 1, 2026 and is currently open. Job Goal To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each individual student in the district. Qualifications Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification Early Childhood Endorsement or Certificate Must pass a background clearance. Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements. Six months of child care experience if working with enrolled children five years old and younger. Term of Employment 195 days; 10 months Compensation Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position. Benefits As per QCUSD District policy. Reports To Preschool Coordinator Hours 40 hours per week and may require longer hours. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Classification Exempt Performance Responsibilities Supports the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District. Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum. Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives. Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences - this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline. Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents. Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required. Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior. Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner. Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of person-social adjustment, decision making, positive self-image and other life skills. Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner. Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments. Maintains punctual and regular attendance. Demonstrates the ability to perform duties under stress while interacting with students, parents, peers, and the general public. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities. Physical Demands Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and arms, bend or stoop, walk, lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notice of Nondiscrimination Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The district also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Employees handling inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are the Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io and the Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr