Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We 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.

Job 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 conferences
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all team members

• Must clear full background check.
• Must have graduated high school
• Must be able to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card by AZDPS
• At least 6 months of prior early childhood education experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of child development and willingness to continue to learning
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, parents) and foster a team environment in the classroom.
• Flexible and dependable when it comes to scheduling.

• Professional childcare experience
• AA, BA, or master's degree in early childhood or related field
• Ability to work over the summer
• Ability to work until close (5:30pm)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Healthcare- includes dental, and vision.
• Paid holidays- includes federal holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Paid time off- if working full time
• Sick 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.