at STRAUSS ECE in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Description
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 children’s 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 child’s 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 associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is highly desired.
• Experience planning and implementing an early childhood curriculum.
