Preschool careers · Glendale & Goodyear

A caring heart.
A meaningful career.

Bring your love for children and your Christian faith into work that matters. Explore preschool careers with Great Beginnings in Glendale and Goodyear, and help little learners feel loved, encouraged, and ready to grow.

Glendale & Goodyear, Arizona

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A smiling teacher and a group of children waving together in a classroom

Love. Protect. Teach. Serve.

Little moments.
A lasting difference.

Great Beginnings is a family-owned Christian preschool and childcare organization. Our mission brings together loving care, early learning, and sharing the Good News with children.

Teachers and staff help children discover new things, build friendships, and experience God’s love in everyday life. That work takes patience, attentiveness, and people who care about the whole child.

We value teaching professionals and dedicated support staff who share that purpose and want to keep growing in their work.

Our mission & values

A place for you to grow, too

Meaningful work.
Support along the way.

Alongside the daily rewards of working with children, Great Beginnings offers:

  • Flexible hours
  • Weekends and holidays off
  • Personal childcare discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Advancement opportunities
  • A Christian work environment

Discuss pay, scheduling, and benefit details for the position during the hiring process.

Different experience. A shared heart.

Find your place
in the classroom.

These are starting qualifications for two of our teaching roles. We welcome applications year-round for Glendale and Goodyear. Applying lets our directors get to know you for a suitable future opening; it does not mean a position is currently vacant.

Classroom leadership

Lead teachers

Guide early learning, help children build confidence, and bring Bible lessons to life with direction and support from the school.

  • Age 18 or older
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least six months of experience in a licensed preschool facility

A place to begin

Teacher’s aides

Support children and classroom routines while building experience alongside the teaching team, including helping with Bible lessons.

  • Age 16 or older
  • No previous experience required for aide positions
  • A diploma is not required for applicants still enrolled in high school

Interested in administration, office support, substitute teaching, or another role? You can discuss your interests with the campus director during the application process.

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Getting to know each other

Your next chapter.
Three first steps.

  1. Apply online

    Explore our positions and complete the online application with your background and experience.

  2. Talk by phone

    Our phone screening helps us discuss your experience and qualifications for the position.

  3. Meet the director

    A face-to-face meeting with the preschool director gives us time to learn more about each other and the role.

Preparing to care for children

Shared faith.
Thoughtful preparation.

Our team’s work is rooted in a strong Christian life philosophy and the ability to help teach children Bible lessons with support from the school.

Before you begin, our team will review the role’s required clearances, health-screening documentation, and CPR and first-aid preparation with you. Required fingerprint clearance must be in place before work begins, as applicable to the position.

Orientation and required health and safety training are part of preparing for classroom work. The director will explain the documentation and training needed for your role.

Get to know our team

Take the next step

Bring your gifts.
Help little lives grow.

Explore opportunities at our Glendale and Goodyear campuses and find out where your experience and heart for children could fit.

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