Preschool Teacher

Natural Choice Academy is seeking a passionate and loving Preschool Teacher to join our team. We offer competitive pay based on experience: $18.00/hour for teachers without licensed experience, $19.00/hour for those with 6 months of experience, and $20.90/hour for those with 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility.

About the role

Our Teachers spend their days working with young children to develop social and emotional skills through play. Art, messy play, and love & safety are at the foundation of our work. We provide consistent weekly hours, stable classrooms, and a supportive environment where administration prioritizes teacher support. We offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid training, and paid time off for all full-time team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide social, emotional, physical, and cognitive support for a class of up to 22 students.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children in your care while following all State licensing guidelines.
• Maintain a clean classroom with prompt attention to child needs.
• Be able to lift and carry children.
• Complete daily care sheets and assist with curriculum delivery.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all team members.
• Support a positive, inclusive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity, respect, and care.
• Greet children and families daily and help establish professional, welcoming relationships.
• Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
• Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence-approved tools and systems.
• Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
• Assist in managing, documenting, and escalating child behaviors in alignment with Cadence policies and classroom expectations.
• Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
• Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
• CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.

Schedule

The position is full-time with a schedule that may vary based on classroom needs: either 8:30 AM–5:30 PM or 9:15 AM–6:15 PM. Flexibility is essential, as schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, or operational needs. Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, paid training, and paid time off for all full-time team members.

Location: Phoenix, AZ