Substitute Teacher Young Hearts Preschool

Great Hearts Academies • Phoenix, AZ

126d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher at Young Hearts Preschool will report to the School Director. The Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher with students assigned to the Lead Teacher in the areas of education and supervision.

Requirements

• Education: CDA, Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience: 6 months to 1 years’ experience working in a licensed preschool program.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must have a negative TB test.
• Must meet the qualifications of a teacher in accordance with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing.
• Will be required to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow quality assurance measures to maintain excellence of program offerings, operations, and state licensure.
• Work with Lead Teacher to achieve and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
• Escalate incident reports to the School Director.
• Partner to maintain a safe environment.
• Adhere to Great Hearts/Young Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.
• Work with Lead Teacher in utilizing The Creative Curriculum and Gold Strategies to execute lessons and assessments.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and academy staff.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree