Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
FULL-TIME POSITION
HOURS: APPROXIMATELY 7:30AM - 3:30PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
AGE GROUP: TODDLER 1 YEAR OLDS
CLASSROOM SIZE: SMALL ENVIRONMENT, 6 CHILDREN MAX
Are you passionate about working with children in a positive, supportive environment? We'd love to meet you!
Grow and Learn Preschool is a family-owned preschool where every child—and every team member—is valued. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, collaborative culture where teachers are supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference.
Our program blends hands-on learning, age-appropriate academics, creative play, and plenty of fun throughout the day, helping children develop a lifelong love of learning.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a close-knit team and the potential to grow into a full-time role, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Create a warm, safe, and nurturing classroom where children feel valued and excited to learn.
- Plan and lead engaging, hands-on lessons and activities that support children's language, cognitive, social-emotional, and motor development.
- Teach foundational early learning skills, including colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and early literacy concepts.
- Foster children's curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independence through play-based and teacher-guided learning.
- Supervise children throughout the day, ensuring their safety during classroom activities, outdoor play, and snack time.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting classroom environment that promotes learning and exploration.
- Follow all Arizona state licensing regulations and Grow and Learn Preschool policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the Director and teaching team to provide the highest quality care and education for every child.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum 6 months of preschool or licensed childcare experience.
- High school diploma or GED required. Coursework in Early Childhood Education (18 credit hours or more) is preferred and may satisfy Arizona teacher qualifications.
- Must obtain and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Must successfully pass all required background checks.
- Must create an account with the Arizona Workforce Registry and complete all required Arizona DES training within the required timeframe.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
- Reliable, dependable, and passionate about working with young children.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Child Care Discount
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive pay starting at $15.50/hour and higher based on experience and qualifications
- Supportive, family-owned preschool with a positive team culture
- Monday–Friday schedule (no nights or weekends)
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in children's lives every day