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Lead Childcare Teacher.

KinderCare Education
Phoenix, AZ Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/26/2026

Job Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Child Care Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire growth, curiosity, and confidence. In this dynamic role, you will create a safe, engaging, and educational environment tailored to the developmental needs of children from toddlers through preschool age. Your expertise in childhood development and classroom management will help lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula that promote literacy education, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional growth.
  • Plan engaging lessons that incorporate Montessori principles, early intervention strategies, and standards-based assessments to support individual learning styles.
  • Manage classroom environments effectively to ensure safety, positive behavior management, and smooth daily routines for children of various ages.
  • Provide attentive toddler care by supporting their physical needs, encouraging exploration, and fostering independence.
  • Collaborate with families to communicate progress, address concerns, and support children’s welfare through regular updates and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Incorporate specialized techniques for children with special education needs or those requiring additional support in child welfare initiatives.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of developmental milestones, standardized testing results, lesson plans, and classroom activities to ensure compliance with licensing standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working with children in educational or childcare settings, including preschool or daycare environments.
  • Strong knowledge of childhood development theories, classroom management techniques, and behavior management strategies.
  • Familiarity with curriculum development across early childhood education disciplines such as literacy education, math instruction, physical education, and Montessori methods.
  • Experience with special education practices and early intervention programs is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
  • Ability to plan lessons that incorporate tutoring techniques and standardized testing preparation when applicable.
  • Prior classroom experience in private schools or daycare centers is preferred; certification in early childhood education or related fields is a plus. Join us in shaping the future by providing nurturing care combined with innovative teaching methods! Your dedication will help children thrive academically and socially while supporting their overall well-being in a lively and supportive environment.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.45 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16

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