Head Start Teacher Assistant

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
• Be rewarded with a rich benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness plans, 401K matching, and generous paid time off. View benefit information here!
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Teacher Assistant

Southwest Human Development (SWHD) is seeking a responsible, dependable, friendly, and caring person who communicates well and can support both the physical and cognitive developmental needs of all children. We believe in growing professionally and doing what is best for the child. We seek to provide all children with a safe, secure, and caring environment while socializing and engaging in their play and activities.

In this role you will:

• Assist with instruction of children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment along with promoting early education and literacy.
• Assists with creation of lesson plans and adapt available teaching methods to meet the interests and needs of the children.
• Assists with developing schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents on the growth and progress of their students or children.
• Maintain the health and safety of all students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the State of Arizona and the Federal Office of Head Start.

What it takes:

• HS/GED
• Some experience working with young children.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (training can be provided after hire)
• Food Handlers Card
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Learn more!

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

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Education

• High School or better in General Education
• General Education Development or better in General Education

Licenses & Certifications

• DCS APS CBC Online Check
• CPR and First Aid Cert
• DES Criminal Affidavit
• DHS Criminal Affidavit
• Food Handler's Card
• Fingerprint Card Level 1
• FPC DPS Verification

• CDA Infant and Toddler
• CDA Preschool
• Auto Ins Certificate
• Driver License

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