Lead Teacher

Since 1971, A New Leaf has faithfully worked in service to our mission of “Helping Families…Changing Lives,” making a positive impact in the lives of more than 24,000 people each year in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Services focus on HEALTH, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, offering a continuum of support to move households from crisis to long-term health and stability. A New Leaf continues to grow to respond to needs in our community by developing comprehensive, relevant and effective services for vulnerable and underserved families, children, and adults.
A New Leaf’s Phoenix Day has offered quality early education in South Phoenix for more than 100 years, providing a solid educational foundation for children ages 0-5 from low-income households.
The Early Childhood Education program focuses on each child’s unique characteristics, developmental needs, and interests to support their growth and development. Our role is to facilitate, assess, support, and nurture each child in their personal growth and development by providing access to a child-centered, emergent curriculum, health care, nutrition education, and parenting support services.
Additionally, all classrooms are immersion-based bilingual environments, exposing children to Spanish and English. This mix of students offers a diversity of language, culture, and backgrounds – greatly enriching the educational experience for all children. Through Phoenix Day, A New Leaf is bringing affordable, quality early childhood education to households across South Phoenix.
Hourly Pay Rate: $21.25
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:30am - 6:00pm
Location: Phoenix, AZ
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

• High School or GED, required
• Bachelor’s in Early Education, required

Experience:

• Experience in early child development and/or education, required
• Minimum of a Child Development Associate Certificate and 2 years’ experience as a lead supervisory teacher of young children
• Knowledge of Arizona Early Learning Standards and application in classroom planning
• Knowledge of Quality First! requirements (ECERS, ITERS and CLASS)
• Demonstrated ability to enter information into database and interpret/communicate developmental assessment results
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with parents and families; greet parents and children each morning and at time of pick up and communicate all appropriate information.
• Complete intake and paperwork with parents and new children.
• Complete online developmental assessments for each child, review results with parents, and enter data into database for reference in individual learning plans and classroom planning.
• Create and submit weekly lessons plans.
• Complete required paperwork i.e. attendance, meal counts, daily reports, health checks, etc.
• Train, monitor and model appropriate language, behavior, and activities for children, teaching assistants and volunteers.
• Assure availability of classroom and materials needed to support curriculum and weekly scheduled activities and readiness of classroom for scheduled learning.
• Train, supervise assistant teachers, and complete performance reviews.
• Complete scheduling, coverage and breaks for assigned classroom.
• Approve timecards, monitor and record training hours.

Compliance Requirements:

• Must be able to pass various background checks
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age
• Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process; they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)

We appreciate your interest in our organization. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. A New Leaf is an at-will employer. Any offer of employment with A New Leaf is contingent upon a successful consumer report to include verification of employment, education, criminal background search and driving records. A New Leaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. A New Leaf participates in el program de E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: All of our employees enjoy the following benefits: direct deposit, competitive pay, accrued sick time, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual team member appreciation event, informal, yet professional team environment.
Wellness Program which has received a Silver Level of excellence in worksite wellness by providing employees with Annual Biometrics, Gym Reimbursements, Wellness Initiatives, Workers Compensation improvements, and much more!
For full time employees, we also provide the following included in the total compensation plan:

• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Accrued Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance & 401(K)
• AD&D / Short Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program, AD&D insurance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Employee assistance program, Vision insurance, Life insurance