Early Education Lead Teacher

Who We Are

Casa de los Niños is one of the most established and well respected non-profit organizations in Tucson. We have been helping kids and healing families since 1973. Our services include parent education classes, Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health, and Nurse-Family Partnership Program!

Job Summary

The Early Education Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, implementing the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. In addition, coordinates the development and implementation of educational curriculum utilizing developmentally appropriate practice and the Arizona early learning standards through a Trauma-Informed perspective.

Essential Duties

• Engages children through high-quality interactions that encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth and supports positive behavior management through positive guidance strategies set forth by organization.
• Assesses the cognitive/social/emotional/physical development of each child on an ongoing basis in order to monitor child development progress.
• Utilizes assessment results to inform lesson planning to meet the individual needs of the children.
• Oversees and maintains the physical environment to ensure the safety and security of children.
• Maintains a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement and actively participates with quality rating and improvement goals.
• Attends team meetings and professional development training as required by agency, DHS licensing regulations, accreditation, and quality improvement standards.
• Follows the guidance and instruction of the Center Director and Assistant Director.
• Ensures all center policies and state regulations are met.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development (or NAEYC educational equivalent) with at least 2 years of teaching experience or an Associate Degree or CDA (or NAEYC educational equivalent) and 5 years of teaching experience.
• A strong understanding of child development, as well as an understanding of the effects of trauma on development and the importance of social-emotional competency, is preferred.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, guardians, volunteers) and to foster a team environment.
• Must demonstrate an ability and to work with and respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with both children and adults and maintains frequent communication with guardians.
• Must possess the ability to work with children and families who have a history of trauma.
• Must be able to meet training and agency requirements for the position.
• Proof of immunity to COVID, rubella (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization and TDaP immunization (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) as well as a negative TB test.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.

Our Mission

Casa de los Niños promotes child well-being and family stability in our community. We place top priority on hiring and growing a team of knowledgeable, passionate, creative, and diverse individuals who have a strong desire to empower children and families within our community. More information about us and our current job openings is available at www.casadelosninos.org. Casa de los Niños is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Casa de los Niños is committed to achieving a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive organization, where people thrive by being themselves, and are inspired to do their best work every day.