NOW OFFERING UP TO A $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS! We are looking for a certified Special Education Preschool teacher to join us in the Surprise, AZ area! Who We Are: Foundations was founded by therapists and is an experienced resource, utilized by Arizona school districts, making available highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers. Employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the students needs, as well as assist districts to maintain compliance with requirements. We aspire to obtain dedicated and energetic professionals so that we can continue to help all students grow and learn in the educational setting. If this sounds like you too, we'd love to hear from you! Consider joining our team for the school year!
Purpose of the Position: To instruct children in activities designed to promote learning concepts, acquire skills and develop positive attitudes that will contribute to their development as capable, mature, and responsible citizens by performing the following duties.
Job Group Classification: Foundations
Overtime Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $64,000-$70,000
Why Should You Apply? - Competitive pay
- Tuition assistance/Licensing support
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Options for Full-time Employees
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses
- Dependent care with company match
- Employee assistance
- Life, Legal and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Sick Leave/Holidays/Vacation
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and diverse environment
Position Responsibilities and Duties: - Plans program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assesses the mastery of student learning on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
- Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing students life and conduct for the classroom; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Participates in extracurricular assignments as needed.
Minimum Skills or Qualifications: - Bachelors degree (BA) from four-year College or university
- Hold appropriate and current Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Valid Department AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Special Ed Certification/Early Childhood
Work Environment and Physical Demands: - Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
- Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
- The noise intensity level is moderate to high
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest.
