Posting Date
01 / 24 / 25
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
40,000- $57,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Contractor with Benefits
Department
Human Services
About the Position
Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? As a Head Start Teacher, you will promote active learning in a preschool classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. We will count on you to use cognitive-developmental approaches to enhance the student's language and literacy skills. As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent education, parent engagement, and family support activities.
We offer various classroom sites across the county. Our classrooms are welcoming and designed for interactive learning by children and their families. We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1 : 10 with 20 students per classroom to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention that the county provides the supplies needed to support our teaching staff? We also offer to be part of a compassionate team of early education professionals who believe in the mission of preparing these children for future school success.
Be the spark that lights our children's path to success, and become a Head Start Teacher!
Classroom Locations for Head Start Teacher (Contract)
- Longfellow - 345 S. Hall Mesa, AZ85204
- Valor on 8th - 1001 E 8th St, Mesa, AZ 85281
- Lindbergh - 930 S Lazona Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Webster - 202 N. Sycamore Mesa, AZ 85201
- Hamilton - 130 N. Hamilton St, Chandler, AZ 85225
About Us
Together, we can thrive.
In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life. We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youth and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve financial success and enable seniors to live independently.
Join our team and unlock your potential!
Proud to Offer
Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursementFully supplied classroomsLevel 1 Fingerprint Clearance card and renewal paid for by Maricopa CountyAmazing 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 monthFree Office of Head Start www.acf.hhs.gov / ohs membershipLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsEnrollments in Arizona State Retirement SystemLearn more at maricopa.gov / 5284 / Why-Work-HereWe Require
One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten settingAssociate's degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or an equivalent college degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development, or infant / toddler developmentWe Also Value
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or an equivalent college degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development or infant / toddler developmentTwo or more years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten settingBilingual in English and SpanishJob Contributions
Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of the classroom children to ensure their safety and well-being at all timesDevelops, organizes, and implements age-appropriate child education curriculumPlans classroom experiences that meet different developmental stages, interests, temperaments, learning styles, languages, and cultural backgroundsDevelops and implements a multicultural curriculum that utilizes developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of studentsEnsures compliance with all federal, state, and Office of Head Start Performance Standards regulations, Arizona licensing requirements, and program policies and proceduresRespect, value, and support each child and family background and facilitate parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of Educational PlansDevelops and maintains positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff membersWorking Conditions
Background check and Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card upon hireMedical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB) upon hireFollows a full-year schedule, typically comprised of 2,088 hours annually, with classrooms operating Monday - FridayClassroom, playground, and office environment with possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseaseMust obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler's certification within six weeks of hireAbility to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday using a private or County vehicleAbility to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site occasionallyAbility to stand, sit on the floor, be indoors / outdoors for extended periods, and lift up to 40 poundsAbility to work with children with special needs, IEPs, 504s, and various medical conditionsSelection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $40,000 - $57,500
