Early Head Start Teacher, Camp Verde

Northern Arizona Council of Governments•Camp Verde, AZ

9d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty, the Early Head Start Teacher instructs preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The role supports children's development and maintains a safe, healthy, and successful learning environment in partnership with families and staff. The position is based in Camp Verde and is listed at $19.78–$26.50 per hour, 40 hours per week, for 46 weeks per year. The position requires an appropriate credential or degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, depending on the assigned level. Employment conditions include a criminal background check, a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, and a TB skin test. A Food Handlers license and CPR/first aid/interrater certification must be obtained within six months.

Requirements

Level I: Age-appropriate Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA), or a state-awarded preschool teacher certificate that meets or exceeds the CDA requirement.
Level II: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or an associate degree in a related field, experience teaching preschool children, and a state-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.
Level III: BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or a BA or BS in a related field, experience teaching preschool children, and a state-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.
Level IV: Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development beyond the undergraduate level.
Complete a criminal background check.
Obtain a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Complete a TB skin test.
Obtain a Food Handlers license within six months.
Obtain CPR/first aid/interrater certification within six months.
Technical competencies: AZ Early Learning Standards, behavior management, childhood development, early childhood education, and Head Start Performance Standards.
General competencies: collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, cultural competence, discretion, initiative/innovation, mentoring/training, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Instruct children and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that encourage growth in all areas of childhood development.
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with children and families to support a successful learning environment.
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance.
Assign duties to staff and monitor their work to support a successful learning environment.
Complete and submit paperwork, including logs and reports, to document program compliance.
Clean and regularly prepare classrooms to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment.
Complete regular playground and classroom inspection checklists.
Conduct vision, hearing, mental health, and physical health screenings for Head Start children.
Plan and conduct parent-teacher conferences to establish and assess progress toward family goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.