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Employment

Join Our Team

We continually take applications and hold them on file for up to one year.

We post job openings throughout the year as positions become available. If you would like to work for Cactus Wren Preschool, please email an application to cactuswrenpreschool@gmail.com. (Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.)

Substitute Teachers — Qualifications

  • Experience in a childcare or preschool setting preferred.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and obtain an Arizona DPS Fingerprint Card.
  • All employees must have a TB Verification Form on file, less than 12 months old. (May be completed after the position is offered.)

Responsibilities

  • Help the teacher with classroom duties such as setting up daily activities.
  • Assist the teacher with new student administration duties (if needed).
  • Help the teacher with classroom events or parties.
  • Report any suggestions, comments, or complaints from parents to the teacher.
  • Clean the classroom and restroom each day after class (floors, counters, trash cans, toilets, and carpets).
  • Go on all school field trips, and attend all trainings and monthly board meetings.
  • Complete 18 clock hours of training during your contract (some provided by the school).
  • Assist the lead teacher in a hands-on, play-based learning environment with 4–5-year-olds.