Overview

Since 1977, Sojourner Center has been a safe haven from domestic violence for women and their children in Arizona. Since our founding, we have transformed lives by providing shelter and support services to more than 60,000 adults and children affected by domestic violence. We provide a broad spectrum of services to victims of domestic violence, while working with professionals in the field on education, research and advocacy with the goal of ending domestic violence.

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher works in the Child Development Center and is responsible for ensuring the care, safety and well-being of all children in their assigned group. The Lead Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities, develops partnerships with mothers accessing family support services, facilitates classes on campus, and carries out the Sojourner Center mission.

Schedule: May be required to work evenings and/or weekends as needed

Positions Available: 1 (Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 6:00pm)

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour ($18.90/hour after bilingual assessment)

Qualifications

Essential Functions

Competencies (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

To perform the essential functions of this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem solving/critical thinking/crisis intervention—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things; is compassionate and empathic provides caring, quality support to residents, staff, and others.
• Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings; their written communication presents data effectively and the individual is able to read and interpret written information.
• Computer skills – the individual demonstrates basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word, timekeeping system, Internet searching, keyboarding, and ability to learn other specialized computer applications.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans; demonstrates thoroughness and monitors own work.
• Adaptability/flexibility—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Promotes open communication and contributes to an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Recognizes, values, and affirms social diversity that contributes richness to the Sojourner Center community, ensuring cultural competency in the provision of services.
• Values being part of, and contributes to, a culture of performance, teamwork, collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, including licensure and accreditation compliance.
• Understands and supports Sojourner Center Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Goals.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age.
• An undergraduate degree or higher in one of the following child-related fields: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education and one (1) year of experience as a Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher; OR, a minimum of 12 credits in early childhood education and early child development and two (2) years of experience as a Lead Teacher serving children ages birth to five (5); OR, a national competency-based credential such as the CDA and two (2) years of experience as a Lead Teacher serving children birth to age five (5).
• Ability to obtain a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid certification in pediatric first aid and CPR.
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Physical Factors/Working Conditions:

• Sits, stands, walks, runs, lifts children; reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, manipulates various objects.
• Has the potential to be exposed to infectious diseases and must use Universal Precautions.
• Required to spend time outside daily regardless of weather conditions.
• Has a risk of physical danger due to the nature of the population served.
• Utilizes computer and standard office equipment.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

EEO Employer

PCN# 500-015