Lead Teacher; Preschool-Childcare Program

Lead Teacher

Wirtzie’s Preschool & Childcare Program – Surprise, AZ
$19.27/hour | Monday–Friday
Schedule: FT 40 hrs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Growth Every Day.

At Benevilla, our mission is simple:
Enrich lives. As a Lead Teacher, you are the heart of the classroom — creating a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where every child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

• No evenings outside schedule.
• No weekends.
• Consistent full-time weekday hours.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work.

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that reflects the interests, needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds of each child.
• Lead your classroom with confidence, providing guidance and support to assistant teachers.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment at all times.
• Supervise children and actively engage them in daily learning activities.
• Support activities of daily living (diapering, toileting, hand washing, and self‑care skill development).
• Communicate weekly curriculum calendars with families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and Program Supervisor.
• Manage CACFP responsibilities, including required documentation and recordkeeping.
• Maintain classroom materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Keep required certifications current (CPR, First Aid, Food Handler’s, Fingerprint Clearance).

• Associate’s degree or higher with 6 college credits (semester hours) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in an early care and education classroom.
• Minimum of 20 clock hours of annual training in early childhood/child development (age‑appropriate topics).
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and lesson plans with proper grammar and format.
• Ability to conduct assessments and observations of each student and be able to present these findings during parent‑teacher conferences twice a year.
• Intermediate math and reading skills.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and document preparation).
• Reliable transportation to the Surprise, AZ area.

• Must complete a pre‑employment health appraisal and maintain updated health documentation every two (2) years thereafter in accordance with NAC accreditation standards.
• Ability to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR, TB/Chest X‑Ray, and Food Handler’s Card (we provide support for certification costs.)

• Health benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Voluntary participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan (available to all employees).
• Employee and family discounts on select Benevilla programs.
• Discounted childcare.
• Gym perks and free wellness classes.
• Support for required certifications.
• A positive team culture where you are valued.

Come help us enrich lives — including your own.