Preschool Teacher

About us

PVUMC Preschool is a non-profit in Paradise Valley, AZ. We are professional, creative, collaborative and our goal is to provide quality early childhood education to children ages 2-5. We are a play-based preschool looking for motivated, creative, and hard-working individuals who have a love for children.

Teacher Position:

The ideal candidate:

- Is a patient, loving, kind, understanding, and gentle individual that has a love of working with children.

- Has a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in early childhood environments.

- Has a basic knowledge of the AZDHS childcare rules and regulations.

- Displays the ability to communicate appropriately both verbally and in written form with parents and fellow teachers.

- Available to work contract hours beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm, with Potential Lunch Bunch Monday-Friday. Schedule is nonnegotiable.

- Can implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum.

-Has previously written and implemented lesson plans in a school setting

-Create a welcoming and safe environment for all children and co-teachers

-Attend staff meetings and complete all necessary in-service hours as required by AZDHS.

-This is a part time position with hours ranging from 8:30-12:30. Please note these hours when considering applying.

Position Requirements:

- Must be 18 years old as required by the Board of Health

- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childcare

- Preferred: CDA, AA, BA or master’s in early childhood or Elementary Education

-Lead Teachers are required to have a minimum of an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

-CPR and First Aid training required

-Fingerprint clearance card required

-Currently live within 10-15 miles of PVUMC Preschool
• *This position is for the 2026-2027 school year

If you have any or all of these qualities, then we would be happy to set up an interview and see if you would be a good fit for PVUMC Preschool. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:
• Paid time off

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person