Pre-K Mentor Teacher

Great Hearts Academies•Scottsdale, AZ

10d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Mentor Teacher at Young Hearts Preschool will report to the School Director. The Mentor Teacher will be responsible for all students assigned to them in the areas of education, supervision, assessment, and parent communication. In addition, the Mentor Teacher will work to train and mentor other teachers at Young Hearts.

Requirements

2-3 years' experience working in a licensed preschool program.
Exemplifies heart of service to others.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Models mission and vision of Great Hearts and Young Hearts.
Illustrates sound business judgement and strategic thinking including, but not limited to data analysis.
Provides leadership in formulating and managing major projects or initiatives.
Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive and strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Achievement-oriented, willingness to work hard and take satisfaction from being productive.
Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot with little direction.
Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills.
Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
May be required to move or position equipment up to 40 pounds approximately.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

CDA, associate's degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

Follow quality assurance measures to maintain excellence of program offerings, operations, and state licensure.
Work to achieve and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
Maintain regular communications with School Director, Assistant Director, and parents of enrolled students.
Escalate incident reports to the School Director.
Partner to maintain a safe environment.
Adhere to Great Hearts/Young Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.
Attend monthly meetings.
Utilize The Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies to execute lessons and assessments.
Hold parent teacher conferences twice a year
Cultivate and maintain relationships with students, parents, and academy administration.
Will work to train and mentor other assistant and lead teachers.
Will mentor others in curriculum implementation and classroom management.
Will assign duties to other teachers so they have opportunities for learning.
Will often have an additional teacher in classroom who is training.
Will communicate the progress of the training of teachers to the School Director.
Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education.
We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.
Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.
At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.
We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.
Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.
At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.
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