CDC Daycare Teacher

Daycare Lead Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Daycare Lead Teacher for our childcare center. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children, and providing a nurturing and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and be committed to promoting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that supports the learning and development of each child.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.
• Plan and execute age-appropriate activities and lessons to stimulate children's curiosity and facilitate their learning and development.
• Establish positive relationships with children and their families, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements, and providing feedback to parents on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom that meets health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to create a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience (60 college credits with 30 hours in ECE), Lead Teacher Qualified by EEC
• Previous experience working in a childcare setting, preferably as a Lead Teacher.
• Excellent knowledge of child development theories and practices.
• Strong understanding of early childhood curriculum planning and implementation.
• Ability to create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Patience, compassion, and empathy for young children and their unique needs.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations and ability to ensure compliance.

Who We Are

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, and to defy the limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism. Phoenix Charter Academy was founded on the unwavering belief that all students can succeed at high levels. While this mantra is typical of high-performing schools, particularly those in the charter sector, Phoenix truly endeavors to reach every student, focusing on a growing number on the margins of the traditional public district education system: students who have dropped out of high school, students who are parenting children of their own, students who are or have been involved with the juvenile justice system, students who are older and new to the country and cannot gain access to public schooling, and students who are under-credited relative to the number of years they have spent enrolled in high school.

We believe that these students, like all students, are completely capable of developing the skills necessary to set themselves up for lifetimes of economic prosperity and success. We support our students with individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula and push them to succeed at the highest levels by providing them with the resources and mentoring that they need to reach their full potential.

Why Our Work is Important

Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Dropping out of high school has a substantial impact on a young person's life. Over the course of their lifetime, an individual who drops out of high school is more likely to have reduced earning power, greater social service dependency, increased rates of criminal involvement, and shorter life expectancy.

Phoenix Charter Academies addresses this trend by creating environments where students can demonstrate their talent and resilience and prepare themselves for success through high school, college, and beyond.

Commitment to DEI

At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of forming a school community inclusive of all visible and invisible identities. We act to ensure that our students and staff always see reflections of themselves and their communities.

At Phoenix, we aim to break down systemic barriers by providing access to resources, experiences, and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups.

At Phoenix, we solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences. We invite all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization.

At Phoenix we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our scholars and the communities we serve. We believe difference makes us stronger. Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and as…