Early Childhood Teacher

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 or Preschool 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 but not required 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 a plus 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  Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation Clean 39-month driving record Law enforcement record clear of any misdemeanor or felony conviction  Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age

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