Lead Teacher

The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the

The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the families of the first responders and military members in our community. Our main program is the Child Development Center that serves these families with affordable fees and flexible hours. We are committed to partnering with families to provide the best care and beginning education for the children of our heroes.

We want to serve and care for their families following godly principles close to the heart of Erik, as these men and women serve and protect our community.

Lead Teacher Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Update Brightwheel (Online Childcare Management Program) on a daily basis.
• Diaper Changing.
• Children's documentation in portfolios and keep parents and administration informed of the development of the children.
• Conducting bi-annual parent/teacher conferences
• Attend training year round, completing a minimum of 30 hours per year.
• Attend mandatory in-service days and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Lesson planning with developmentally appropriate activities. Ensure that a shopping list for needed materials for monthly lesson plans is turned into Program Director.
• Monitor and lead classroom activities while encouraging and engaging with children. Making sure that classroom environments are age appropriate.
• Execute classroom management and supervision
• Evaluate and work closely with co‑teacher (Select classrooms)
• Teach, guide and assist children with daily routines (diapering, hand washing, eating, etc…)
• Ensure that all materials, toys, and equipment in the classroom are safe and free of hazards; while maintaining their cleanliness.

Job Requirements:

Including but not limited to:

• 21 years old and up
• Ability to run, jump, bend, lift (at least 50lbs.), stand, sit on the floor, etc…
• Full time 35+hrs
  - Monday through Friday with potentially a rotating Saturday shift
• Have a valid fingerprint clearance card
• TB Test Required
• Prefer an Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or any related field, or Child Development Associate.
  
  Note:
  
  Applicants who are not enrolled in school, will be considered if an agreement to attend school for ECE or related field, upon hire.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a birth to 5 year old classroom.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Prefer experience with AZ Learning Standards and Infant Toddler Guidelines for lesson planning and observation purposes.
• Prefer experience with the Quality First program and ECERS and ITERS Rating scales, to ensure that Quality First guidelines are being followed.
• Ability to work as part of a team

• Competitive hourly pay rate depending on experience and education
• Flexible schedule (If enrolled in school)
• Subsidized Medical Insurance
• 40 hours of accrued sick pay annually
• Paid training opportunities and continuing education assistance
• Paid Annual Early Childhood Conference at UofA in December
• ECE Classes Reward paid with completed classes and a C or higher grade
• Recruiting Cash Incentive
• 3-paid holidays/year
• 80 hrs of paid vacation after 12 months of employment
• Quarterly Wellness paid day off
• Birthday - paid day off
• Bereavement paid leave
• Child Care Scholarship available
• Family oriented atmosphere- working in a team-player school
• Small classrooms
• Low child- adult ratio