Early Childhood Program Lead Rachel's Young At Art - 5.0 Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Teamwork Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Maintaining an organized workspace Teacher collaboration Creative development (child development components) Parent collaboration Child behavior management Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Learning styles adaptability Classroom organization for children Team management Managing education teams Instructional adaptability Parent communication in school administration Youth group activity facilitation Art projects (creative arts teaching) Instructional materials development Efficiency Teaching experience with young children Student engagement classroom management Leadership Delegation Early Childhood Education Camp experience Time management Full Job Description Job Overview Love teaching young children, but looking for something outside of a traditional school setting? Rachel's Young At Art Studio is looking for an experienced preschool, Kindergarten, early childhood, or elementary teacher to help lead our camps and classes. This role is perfect for someone who loves running a classroom, planning engaging activities and building relationships with children, but is looking for a more creative, collaborative environment without the administrative demands of a traditional school. You'll predominantly lead groups of children ages 3-9 with the support of a full team of instructors and assistants, with some toddler classes thrown in! You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help plan programming, but you won't be responsible for building an entire curriculum from scratch. Our programs are hands-on, creative, and designed to give children the freedom to explore while still providing the structure and guidance they need to thrive. We're looking for someone who can confidently take the lead in the classroom, keep a group engaged, and create the kind of warm, fun environment that makes kids excited to come back. Requirements Lead camps, classes, and other studio programming for children, predominantly ages 3-9 Confidently manage groups of children, including transitions, behavior, pacing, and engagement Guide and delegate to supporting instructors and assistants while working collaboratively as a team Prepare for and execute planned art projects, activities, and lessons Contribute ideas for projects, themes, activities, and future programming Assist with lesson planning and adapting activities for different ages and abilities Communicate warmly and professionally with parents and caregivers Help maintain an organized, welcoming, and engaging studio environment Be comfortable getting messy, being silly, jumping into activities, and actively engaging with children Be dependable, flexible, and comfortable adapting when an activity doesn't go exactly according to plan Qualifications Previous classroom teaching experience required, ideally in preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, early elementary, or another early childhood setting At least 1 year of classroom experience; 2+ years preferred Experience independently leading a classroom or group of young children strongly preferred Strong understanding of age-appropriate expectations and positive classroom management Warm, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with young children Creative and comfortable thinking on your feet Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable and able to take initiative without needing constant direction Art experience is a plus, but you do not need to be an artist! A degree in education or teaching certification is not required

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person