Assistant Teacher

Since 1971, A New Leaf has faithfully worked in service to our mission of “Helping Families…Changing Lives,” making a positive impact in the lives of more than 24,000 people each year in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.  Services focus on HEALTH, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, offering a continuum of support to move households from crisis to long-term health and stability. A New Leaf continues to grow to respond to needs in our community by developing comprehensive, relevant and effective services for vulnerable and underserved families, children, and adults.

A New Leaf’s Phoenix Day has offered quality early education in South Phoenix for more than 100 years, providing a solid educational foundation for children ages 0-5 from low-income households.

The Early Childhood Education program focuses on each child’s unique characteristics, developmental needs, and interests to support their growth and development. Our role is to facilitate, assess, support, and nurture each child in their personal growth and development by providing access to a child-centered, emergent curriculum, health care, nutrition education, and parenting support services.

Additionally, all classrooms are immersion-based bilingual environments, exposing children to Spanish and English. This mix of students offers a diversity of language, culture, and backgrounds – greatly enriching the educational experience for all children. Through Phoenix Day, A New Leaf is bringing affordable, quality early childhood education to households across South Phoenix.

Pay: $14.50 - $17.50 (depending on years of experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:30am - 6:00pm

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred  
• Experience working with young children preferred  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the education, supervision, and care of children 
• Assist in planning and preparing the environment and activities for children 
• Assist with classroom education, assessments and lesson planning 
• Work directly with children in an instruction setting 
• Prepare daily reports, health checks and documentation as required by the program 
• Establish and maintain a rapport with parents 
• Welcome and work with visitors and volunteers 
• Ensure the safety of children at all times 
• Clean up, diapering, potty training of children – if age appropriate 
• Serve meals and drinks to children 
• Teach children healthy personal habits 

Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
• Current Auto Liability Insurance
• Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age
• Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process; they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)