Preschool Teacher
Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
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Job Summary
Are you the next Preschool Teacher at Natural Choice Academy
We have an opening for a passionate and loving individual to join our team.
Teachers without licensed experience in a licensed childcare facility earn $18.50 an hour!
Teachers with 6 months experience in a licensed childcare facility earn $19.50 an hour!
Teachers with 1 year experience in a licensed childcare facility earn $20.45an hour!
Teachers with 2 years experience or more in a licensed childcare and has been with NCA for 3 months will earn $21.50an hour!
Our Teachers spend their days working with young children to develop social and emotional skills through play. Art messy play and love & safety are at the foundation of our work. Join a team that will help your match your skills with the rewarding purpose of helping children become their best selves.
How are we different
Consistent weekly hours without being cut when ratios change.
Stable classrooms with no shuffling children or combining rooms to maximize ratios.
Supporting teachers is Admins #1 job.
Affordable Health Dental and vision insurance.
Paid holidays paid training and paid time off for all full-time team members.
Diverse and inclusive team and families.
The position is full-time and the schedule may vary based on classroom needs (8:30-5:30) or (9:15-6:15).
Job responsibilities include:
Provide social/emotional physical cognitive support for a class of up to 22 students.
Ensure the health and safety of the children in your care
Follow all State licensing guidelines
Maintain a clean classroom with prompt attention to child needs
Be able to lift and carry children
Complete daily care sheets
Assist with curriculum delivery
Work cooperatively and respectfully with all team members
If you feel like you are up for the very rewarding challenge and can see yourself in an atmosphere of supportive continual growth we invite you to apply.
What Youll Do
- Support a positive inclusive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity respect and care.
- Greet children and families daily and help establish professional welcoming relationships.
- Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental behavioral cultural and learning needs including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
- Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with families coworkers and leadership using Cadenceapproved tools and systems.
- Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
- Assist in managing documenting and escalating child behaviors in alignment with Cadence policies and classroom expectations.
- Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in required meetings trainings and professional development which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to consistently follow safety procedures including NametoFace accountability food allergy processes bottlefeeding procedures and Safe Sleep practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Ability to read write and speak effectively in English.
Education
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
Experience
- Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.
Credentials & Licensing
- Must meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
- CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
- Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment staffing ratios or operational needs.
- Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
- Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.
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About Company
Cadence Education is the premier leader in early childhood and private elementary education with 355 preschools and daycares across the United States.
