HEAD START TEACHER I

CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA•Mesa, AZ

3d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. Our Head Start program is ready to hire Teacher I’s to join the team in our Early Education Services Department. We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to build a classroom of learning for children receiving services. In this role, you will spend most of your time providing support to the Teacher II in a fun, positive classroom setting providing a safe and secure environment for twenty children. Play will guide your day as you create an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills. You will encourage responsibility, independence, and problem solve through positive guidance methods. You will support classroom planning, completion of home visits and child screening. Meal times are a regular routine that allows you to help facilitate a variety of self-help skills while ensuring accurate documentation of the CACFP meal program.

Requirements

Preschool CDA or enrolled in a CDA or degree seeking program
HS Diploma or GED required
At least 6 months experience working with children birth – five in a group setting
Must be at least 18 years of age
A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
Pass a Central Registry Background Check, CAN State Registry Check and Criminal History Check
Must have valid Arizona Driver’s License and Pass an Agency driver’s Test
Must have clean driving record for past 5 years
CPR & First Aid
Food Handlers Card

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development
Spanish/English bilingual capabilities preferred but not required
Demonstrate center’s expectations for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
Speak with children in a friendly, positive, courteous manner while listening to children with attention and respect to create a positive learning environment where routines are established through trust.
Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care

Responsibilities

Providing support to the Teacher II in a fun, positive classroom setting.
Providing a safe and secure environment for twenty children.
Creating an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills.
Encouraging responsibility, independence, and problem-solving through positive guidance methods.
Supporting classroom planning.
Completion of home visits and child screening.
Facilitating a variety of self-help skills during meal times.
Ensuring accurate documentation of the CACFP meal program.