Lead Preschool Teacher (2026-2027 school year)

Hiring: Reggio Emilia Preschool Teacher- Twos Teacher

Location:

Pathways Preschool

1835 E. Guadalupe Road

Ste. C-103Tempe, AZ 85283

Intersection: Guadalupe and McClintock

480-699-3022

www.pathwayspreschooltempe.com

About:

Directed and owned by Dr. Roz Schoppet (Dr. Roz), Pathways Preschool is a family-owned private school with infants to pre-k.

The Pathways Preschool environment has been described as having a warm and calm feeling. Pathways has a kind and caring staff, supportive parents, and children who are happy, curious and love to learn. As a Reggio inspired school, Pathways believes all children possess natural curiosity, potential, and interests, which allows the children to construct their own learning through exploration of their environment. In addition, children need caring teachers to guide them, a safe, clean environment with necessary tools and resources, an encouraging and engaged family, and a community that supports them.

Pathways Preschool is seeking a responsible, dependable, friendly, and caring preschool teacher to join our team. As a preschool teacher at Pathways Preschool, you will become a valuable member of our family, be treated with respect and given the support needed for success. We believe in growing and developing our team professionally and doing what is best for the child. We seek to provide all children with a safe, secure, loving, and caring environment while socializing and engaging in play and activities.

Please check out our website www.pathwayspreschooltempe.com and Instagram/Facebook, @pathwayspreschooltempe to learn more about our program.

Preschool Lead Teacher Requirements:

• Fingerprint Clearance Card and Background Check (https://cbc.az.gov/)
• High School Diploma Required
• Early Childhood Experience Required

Preschool Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

• Communicate daily with parents, directors, and assistant teachers to ensure safety and care for each child's individual needs
• Write newsletters and lesson plans with provocations
• Attend and participate in professional development which includes a study group and daily collaboration
• Collect and present documentation on each child
• Conduct parent conferences
• Attend Pathways community events
• Comply with licensing and school policies and licensing regulations
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in classroom and outside environment
• Utilize our school-wide Procare app system to post pictures and communicate with parents regularly

Employment Type:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30

Pay:

• Pay Range, $17-$19

Benefits:

• Pay raise and bonus opportunities
• 401(k)
• Health insurance including vision and dental

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person