Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? As an Assistant Teacher, you will work with Birth to Five or Head Start teaching teams to implement active learning and ongoing assessment of development for preschool-age children. We will count on you to engage in developmentally appropriate individualized experiences and create a safe and nurturing environment. As an Assistant Teacher, you will be part of a team that helps build stronger families and brighter tomorrows for our youngest residents of Maricopa County. Our welcoming classrooms are designed for interactive learning by children and their families. We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10, with 20 students per Head Start classroom, to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention the County provides all supplies and equipment needed to support our teaching staff? We also offer being part of a compassionate team of early education professionals who believe in the mission of preparing these children for future school success. As an Assistant Teacher, you will be eligible for a vast arrangement of benefits, including but not limited to: Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursement Paid Child Development Association Certification (CDA) that you can earn on the job! With this certification, you can grow in your Head Start career by advancing into teaching positions. Amazing health and wellness programs including Pet Insurance! Our health insurance plans are more than competitive, with the option to earn a wellness incentive payback of $60 per month. Be the spark that lights our children’s future, and become an assistant teacher!