Employment

Thank you for your interest in working at Desert Spring. We are currently hiring for the 2025-2026 school year beginning July 28th, 2025. Please see below for available positions. If you think Desert Spring might be a good fit, please send a resume and letter of interest to hypatia@desertspringschool.org

Available Position(s)

Full-time teachers for the 2–3 year-old classrooms for the Fall 2025–2026 school year. We are looking for energetic, positive, and team-oriented educators to join our team. Ideal candidates have experience working with young children, a passion for early childhood education, and a commitment to creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Foster warm, respectful, and compassionate communication with children.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to design engaging indoor and outdoor classroom environments that promote exploration, independence, and peer-to-peer learning.
  • Observe and document children’s learning experiences to highlight their growth and foster reflection.
  • Provide hands-on guidance and support during play, exploration, and creative activities.
  • Assist children with daily routines, including diapering, potty training, meals, and rest periods.
  • Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and well-being.
  • Communicate regularly with parents through Procare, email, and virtual meetings as needed.
  • Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and school-wide events.
  • Maintain professional requirements through the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry.
  • Keep current fingerprint clearance and TB testing records.

What we are looking for:

  • A deep respect for children and their natural curiosity.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for play-based, emergent curriculum.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
  • A commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.