Teacher - Toddler / Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten

A New Leaf's Early Childhood Education - Phoenix Day Program is hiring 3 Early Childhood Education Teachers! Join us in building strong educational foundations for South Phoenix’s young learners. Help children gain the skills and confidence to succeed in school and beyond.  Our Phoenix Day Program has been a cornerstone in South Phoenix for over 100 years, dedicated to nurturing and empowering children from diverse backgrounds. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where young minds can grow and flourish.

What You’ll Do:

• Build Strong Foundations: Help children develop essential skills and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.
• Create a Positive Impact: Be a part of a supportive community focused on each child’s growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Engage Young Minds: Design and lead activities that inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning.

Openings Available for:

Toddler Teacher: Be the caring guide who supports 1 to 2-year-olds, our littlest learners as they begin their educational journey. Through playful exploration, you’ll help toddlers develop early social, motor, and language skills in a loving and supportive environment.

Preschool Teacher
Phoenix Day seeks a Preschool Teacher to support 2.5 to 3.5-year-olds in a bilingual, child-centered environment. You'll foster each child’s growth through engaging, age-appropriate activities that nurture development and social-emotional skills.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
We’re hiring a PK2 Teacher to prepare 4.5 to 5-year-olds for kindergarten in a Spanish-English immersion setting. This role involves creating a supportive, inclusive classroom that meets each child's developmental needs and celebrates diversity.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:30am - 6pm 

Location: Phoenix, AZ 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  

• High School or GED required  
• Bachelor's in early education preferred

Experience: 

• Must have experience in early child daycare or school setting

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Educate, supervise and care of children. 
• Assist in planning and preparing the environment and activities for children. 
• Assist with classroom education, assessments, and lesson planning. 
• Work directly with children in an instruction setting Prepare daily reports, health checks and other documentation as required by the Phoenix Day program and other agencies CACFP, ADHS, etc. 
• Establish and maintain a rapport with parents. 
• Welcome and work with visitors and volunteers. 
• Ensure the safety of children at all times. 
• Clean up, diapering, potty-training of children – if age appropriate 
• Serve meals and drinks to children. 
• Teach children healthy personal habits.

Compliance:  

• Must be able to pass various background checks 
• Must pass pre-employment drug test 
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation  
• Current Auto Liability Insurance  
• Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age