Toddler Teacher

3 days ago

Phoenix, United States A New Leaf Full time

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.

The mission of Strong Foundations Early Learning Center is to prepare children for future academic and life-long success by providing high quality early education in an emotionally supportive environment designed to build resiliency. All children are capable of learning and worthy of respect. High quality early experiences help children develop attachment, initiative, and self-regulation skills, which are necessary to create a strong foundation for learning and resiliency.

Why Join Our Team?

At A New Leaf, we are committed to fostering both professional growth and a supportive, engaging work environment. As an Early Childhood Specialist, in our Toddler Classroom, you will benefit from:

  • Free CDA Credential Support: We offer full financial assistance for obtaining your Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, ensuring you gain the skills and certification necessary to advance in your career.
  • Low Classroom Ratios: Our program is designed to provide a nurturing and focused learning environment, maintaining low classroom ratios to ensure you can provide personalized attention and care to every infant and toddler.
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50

Location: Phoenix, AZ (New-Hire Orientation is held in our HR Campus located in Mesa, AZ)

Schedule Shifts Available:
  • Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Education:
  • High School graduate or GED required
  • AA in ECE or related field, or BS in Early Childhood or related preferred
Experience:
  • 1 year work experience in licensed childcare setting required
  • 2 years childcare experience preferred
  • Experience working with children who are at-risk and/ or children with special needs preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Complete child's screenings and developmental assessments (Construct, ASQ, DECA) on each child
  • Utilize Construct Curriculum for lesson planning & Teaching for documentation, portfolios, and assessment
  • Plan developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth in all areas of development
  • Allow curriculum to emerge from children's interests; engage children in activities lasting over a period of time
  • Provide a positive classroom climate to include positive relationships, affect, communication, and respect
  • Exhibit teacher sensitivity and regard for child perspectives, supporting autonomy and expression
  • Implement proactive behavior management with clear expectations, redirection, and attention to the positive
  • Maintain productivity by maximizing learning time, offering choices, having consistent routines, and eliminating unnecessary transitions
  • Employ instructional learning formats to include effective facilitation, variety, student interest, and clear learning objectives
  • Facilitate concept development to include analysis, reasoning, creativity, integration, and real-world connections
  • Establish an ongoing system for exchanging information about each child
  • Communicate with families about and design classroom activities, upcoming events, and ways to become engaged
  • Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and needs as needed and at least three times per year
Compliance/Requirements:
  • Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • DCS Background Check clearance
  • Law enforcement record clear of any misdemeanor or felony conviction
  • Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age
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

Other details
  • Pay Type Hourly


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