TEACHER II

CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$21 - $24•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 Early Head Start programs are ready to hire Teacher II’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 a fun, positive, safe and secure classroom environment for eight children as well supervising and supporting your teacher I. 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 open-ended questions while maintaining a clean and organized classroom with your Teacher I’s support. 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

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
2+ years of related experiences
Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR Unrelated Associates Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages 0-3 and 480 hours of professional experience in a 0-3 age group setting
A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license
A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual capabilities
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
CPR & First Aid
Food Handlers Card
Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care

Responsibilities

Providing a fun, positive, safe and secure classroom environment for eight children
Supervising and supporting your teacher I
Creating an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills
Encouraging responsibility, independence, and problem solve through open-ended questions
Maintaining a clean and organized classroom with your Teacher I’s support
Facilitating a variety of self-help skills during meal times
Ensuring accurate documentation of the CACFP meal program