Senior Preschool Teacher

Senior Preschool Teacher – SARRC (Scottsdale, AZ)

We invite you to apply for the Senior Preschool Teacher position at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), a nonprofit that advances research and provides long‑term support for individuals with autism and their families.

As a Senior Preschool Teacher at SARRC, you will create a nurturing, stimulating learning environment for preschool‑aged children, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and fostering social‑emotional growth. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support each child’s individual needs, contributing to our mission of inclusive, evidence‑based education.

• Curriculum Development & Implementation:
  Design and implement play‑based learning that respects individual and group needs, culture, and developmental milestones.
• Classroom Management:
  Create a positive, structured, inclusive environment promoting learning, social interaction, and emotional well‑being. Apply positive behavior supports and strategies.
• Assessment & Progress Monitoring:
  Observe, document, and assess children’s progress, using data to inform instruction and communicate with families.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with preschool teachers, lead teachers, and other staff to coordinate services. Mentor, train, and guide teachers at the campus.
• Program Support:
  Support training of new team members, provide program tours for prospective non‑treatment students, and assist with child‑care licensing checks.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 6 months of successful experience in a preschool setting.
• Certifications:
  
  Must obtain RBT certification (training provided in‑house).

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Candidates must possess the physical ability to perform the following tasks consistently throughout the workday:

• Prolonged Standing & Movement:
  Stand, walk, and move dynamically around the classroom and playground for extended periods.
• Lifting & Transferring:
  Safely lift, position, and transfer moderate amounts of weight as needed; assist in crisis management or transition support.
• Bending, Squatting, Kneeling:
  Frequently bend, squat, kneel, or sit on the floor to interact with children at their level.

$22 per hour

Monday – Friday; no weekends. 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

• Up to 16 days per year paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (majority of coverage paid by SARRC)
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
• Internal job growth opportunities
• Annual professional development benefit of $1,000

Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit and Arizona’s largest provider of autism services. We conduct innovative research, provide evidence‑based practices, disseminate effective training, and build inclusive communities.