Lead Teacher (1 to 2 years old)

Job description

Preschool Teacher - 1 to 2 years old

Camelback Holistic Preschool is Arizona’s first Holistic preschool. We focus on offering every student an exceptional personalized, developmentally and culturally appropriate education, which fosters social/emotional, intellectual, and physical growth while providing a foundation for a life-long love of learning.

View our website at: camelbackpreschool.com

Job Responsibilities:

• Engaging with and caring for young children.


• Guiding and monitoring transitions, whole group activities, small group activities, and playground time.


• Oversee and create lessons each week.


• Keep the classroom clean and organized.


• Serve meals and snacks and following rules for serving food safely.


• Diaper changing and hand washing.


• Have a positive attitude and be a team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of early childhood experience required with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom.

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference.

• Energetic and excited about working with kids.

• Level one fingerprint clearance card (must have valid card prior to working - these can be obtained quickly).

• Clear TB test within the past 12 months (can be obtained prior to starting).

• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.

• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, engage in physical activity with children, and be on your feet and moving the majority of the day.

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

We offer highly competitive wages, staff to student ratios below the state requirements, and excellent training.

The right candidate will be energetic and experienced in developing safe, fun, and nurturing environments for children and their families. Since children's needs are constantly changing, you must also be highly organized, flexible, and able to demonstrate compassion and patience at all times. Strong ability to manage a classroom of young children required. Please submit a resume and brief cover letter sharing why you would excel in this position for consideration.

CHP’s holistic philosophy focuses on growth for the whole child – meaning their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional well-being are all viewed as equally important in a child’s developmental growth. We believe in a structured and organized classroom environment, so that young children can predict and understand their daily schedule. 

At Camelback Holistic Preschool, we believe the teacher, their knowledge, and their experience are the backbone of a successful classroom. We respect and value our teachers as professionals and are looking for a top-quality educator to fill this role. We maintain the highest standards of quality care and education and believe strongly in developing talent and supporting our staff every step of the way.

Job Benefits:

· 16 paid holidays

· Paid vacation and sick leave

· Paid professional development

· Health and Dental insurance available

· Guaranteed 40-hour work week (we don’t cut hours just because we make ratio).

· Hands on training and support

· A small and supportive atmosphere for those who wish to grow in the education field.

· May be eligible for financial scholarships to support completing a credential, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.

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