Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Phoenix, AZ

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Phoenix, AZ Job Description

Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Since 1971, A New Leaf has been dedicated to its mission of “Helping Families…Changing Lives,” making a positive impact on the lives of over 24,000 people annually in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. A New Leaf is committed to empowering individuals and enriching communities through transformative services. Guided by our core values—Compassion, Passion for Results, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, and Conscientiousness—we strive to create meaningful, lasting impacts in the communities we serve.

Position Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Phoenix Day Program

Job Summary:

This role assists with classroom instruction, supervision, lesson planning, and care routines such as feeding, diapering, and health checks. The Assistant Teacher also helps maintain a clean classroom, communicates with parents, supports assessments, and works closely with the lead teacher to meet program and licensing standards.

Hourly Pay Rate: $14.70

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:30AM – 6:00PM

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Our New Hire Orientation takes place during your first week of employment:
Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | HR Campus in Mesa, AZ

Early release may be granted upon completion of all orientation requirements.

Please note:

orientation is not available during evenings or weekends.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Experience:

• Experience working with young children preferred

• Assist in the education, supervision, and care of children
• Assist in planning and preparing the environment and activities for children
• Assist with classroom education, assessments and lesson planning
• Work directly with children in an instruction setting
• Prepare daily reports, health checks and documentation as required by the program
• Establish and maintain a rapport with parents
• Welcome and work with visitors and volunteers
• Ensure the safety of children at all times
• Clean up, diapering, potty training of children – if age appropriate
• Serve meals and drinks to children

• Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age
• DCS Central Registry Background Check
• Drug Screening
• TB Test (Depending on Program)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Therapeutic Options Training (Depending on Program)
• Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License
• Current Auto Liability Insurance
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record
• Adhere to all organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, professional standards, and relevant regulations.

We appreciate your interest in our organization. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A New Leaf is an at-will employer. Any offer of employment with A New Leaf is contingent upon a successful consumer report, which includes verification of employment, education, criminal background search, and driving records.

A New Leaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

All of our employees enjoy the following benefits: direct deposit, competitive pay, accrued sick time, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an annual team member appreciation event, and an informal yet professional team environment.

For full-time employees, we also provide the following as part of the total compensation plan:
Dental/Vision Coverage, Accrued Sick and Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, 401(K), Tuition Reimbursement, and a Wellness Program. This program has received a Silver Level of excellence in worksite wellness and includes Annual Biometrics, Gym Reimbursements, Wellness Initiatives, Workers Compensation improvements, and much more.