Early Head Start Teacher

Maricopa County-posted 3 months ago

$40,000 - $59,800/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Mesa, AZ

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Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will provide active learning by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate individualized experiences and creating a safe and nurturing environment in which 0 to 3-year-old children can enhance their development and skills. You will also plan and participate in parent education, parent involvement, and family support activities. As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will help 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 1:4, with 8 students per classroom, to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention the County provides the supplies 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 a teacher, you will be excited to learn about other added benefits, including: 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. Candidates without required credentials are encouraged to apply for the Teaching Assistant while they earn their CDA. 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. Free Office of Head Start membership. Be the spark that lights our children’s future. Become an Early Head Start Teacher!

Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of the classroom children, ages 0 to 3 years, to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
Supports and promotes each child’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members.
Respects and supports the diverse cultural and family backgrounds and treats each child and parent as an individual; respects, values, and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of Educational Plans.
Develops and implements a multicultural and age-appropriate child education curriculum and experiences that utilize developmentally appropriate practices, which meet the needs and interests of students and comply with local and federal standards.
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including the Office of Head Start Performance Standards; Arizona licensing requirements, Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines, and CACFP record keeping, and County program policies and procedures.
Prepares and maintains accurate records that evaluate ongoing observations of each child’s growth and development; these records include child health records, child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, meal counts, parent involvement, family support, and additional items as directed, while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family, and program information.
Completes formal developmental assessments on children with finalization/analysis and works with parents to develop an Education Plan based on these assessment results.
Participates in the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for children with disabilities and plans classroom experiences to support the IFSP plan.
Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid and/or CPR in the classroom as needed.

Two years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting.
High school diploma or GED.
An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field may substitute for up to 1 year of professional experience.
Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to pass a medical exam that includes screening for TB, as required by Federal and State regulations, to be free of communicable disease, and must have received the following vaccinations: (MMR) Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Tetanus if not current.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler’s certification within six weeks of hire.

Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some positions.

Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.
Paid Child Development Association Certification (CDA).
Amazing health and wellness programs including Pet Insurance.
Competitive health insurance plans with a wellness incentive payback of $60 per month.
Free Office of Head Start membership.

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