Lead Teacher jobs in Tucson, AZ

The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the

families of the first responders and military members in our community. Our main

program is the Child Development Center that serves these families with affordable fees

and flexible hours. We are committed to partnering with families to provide the best care

and beginning education for the children of our heroes. We want to serve and care for

their families following godly principles close to the heart of Erik, as these men and

women serve and protect our community.

Lead Teacher Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

Update Brightwheel (Online Childcare Management Program) on a daily basis.

Diaper Changing.

Children's documentation in portfolios and keep parents and administration

informed of the development of the children.

Conducting bi-annual parent/teacher conferences

Attend training year round, completing a minimum of 30 hours per year.

Attend mandatory in-service days and staff meetings throughout the year.

Lesson planning with developmentally appropriate activities. Ensure that a

shopping list for needed materials for monthly lesson plans is turned into

Program Director.

Monitor and lead classroom activities while encouraging and engaging with

children. Making sure that classroom environments are age appropriate.

Execute classroom management and supervision

Evaluate and work closely with co-teacher (Select classrooms)

Teach, guide and assist children with daily routines (diapering, hand washing,

eating, etc...)

Ensure that all materials, toys, and equipment in the classroom are safe and free

of hazards; while maintaining their cleanliness.

Job Requirements: Including but not limited to:

21 years old and up

Ability to run, jump, bend, lift (at least 50lbs.), stand, sit on the floor, etc...

Full time 35 hrs- Monday through Friday with potentially a rotating Saturday shift

Have a valid fingerprint clearance card

TB Test Required

Prefer an Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or any

related field, or Child Development Associate. Note: Applicants who are not enrolled

in school, will be considered if an agreement to attend school for ECE or related field,

upon hire.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a birth to 5 year old classroom.

CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.

Prefer experience with AZ Learning Standards and Infant Toddler Guidelines for

lesson planning and observation purposes.

Prefer experience with the Quality First program and ECERS and ITERS Rating

scales, to ensure that Quality First guidelines are being followed.

Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits:

Competitive hourly pay rate depending on experience and education

Flexible schedule (If enrolled in school)

Subsidized Medical Insurance

40 hours of accrued sick pay annually

Paid training opportunities and continuing education assistance

Paid Annual Early Childhood Conference at UofA in December

ECE Classes Reward paid with completed classes and a C or higher grade

Recruiting Cash Incentive

SIMPLE IRA Plan with employer contributions

3-paid holidays/year

80 hrs of paid vacation after 12 months of employment

Quarterly Wellness paid day off

Birthday - paid day off

Bereavement paid leave

Time off for Jury Duty/court appearance leave, time to vote, Military Leave, etc

Child Care Scholarship available

Family oriented atmosphere- working in a team-player school

Small classrooms

Low child- adult ratio