Early Childhood Teacher Infant, Toddler & Preschool

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7612081 Strauss Early Childhood Education Center seeks caring, dependable teachers to join our team in Tucson, Arizona. Serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years, our school provides a warm, nurturing environment rooted in Jewish values, where children learn through play, creativity, and hands-on exploration. We believe teachers deserve a supportive workplace where their ideas and contributions matter. Our educators work together to create engaging classrooms and build meaningful relationships with children and families. Starting pay: $16.50$18.00 per hour, based on qualifications and relevant experience. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide attentive supervision and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.\ Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support childrens social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.\ Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, hygiene, and rest, as appropriate to the classroom.\ Engage actively with children and encourage curiosity, confidence, independence, and kindness.\ Communicate with families about their childs daily experiences, accomplishments, and needs.\ Maintain classroom records and clean, organized indoor and outdoor learning spaces.\ Collaborate with teachers and administrators, with flexibility in classroom assignments and work hours.\ Follow school policies and applicable state licensing requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent.\ Must meet applicable state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience.\ Patience, dependability, and a caring approach to working with young children.\ Strong communication and teamwork skills.\ Ability to perform classroom duties, including standing for extended periods, getting up and down from the floor, and lifting up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One or more years of experience in early childhood education.\ One or more years of experience working with infants and/or toddlers.\ Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associates degree in Early Childhood Education.\ A bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education is highly desired.\ Experience planning and implementing an early childhood curriculum.