Head Start Teacher

Posting Date

01 / 10 / 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

On-The-Spot Hiring Event :

Maricopa County's Human Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event! Join us Wednesday, January 22nd from 3PM - 6PM at the Head Start Mesa Corporate Location - 1001 W Southern Ave, Mesa AZ 85210. We encourage you to apply online, but walk-ins are always welcome. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career.

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 reimbursement

Fully supplied classrooms

Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card and renewal paid for by Maricopa County

Amazing 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 month

Free Office of Head Startwww.acf.hhs.gov / ohsmembership

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Enrollments in Arizona State Retirement System

Learn more atmaricopa.gov / 5284 / Why-Work-Here

We Require

One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting

Associate'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 development

We 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 development

Two or more years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of the classroom children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times

Develops, organizes, and implements age-appropriate child education curriculum

Plans classroom experiences that meet different developmental stages, interests, temperaments, learning styles, languages, and cultural backgrounds

Develops and implements a multicultural curriculum that utilizes developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of students

Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and Office of Head Start Performance Standards regulations, Arizona licensing requirements, and program policies and procedures

Respects, values, and supports each child and family backgrounds and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of Educational Plans

Develops and maintains positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members

Working Conditions

Background check and Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, upon hire

Medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB), upon hire

Follows a full-year schedule, typically comprised of 2,088 hours annually with classrooms operating Monday - Friday

Classroom, playground, and office environment with possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious disease

Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler's certification within six weeks of hire

Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday using a private or County vehicle

Ability to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site occasionally

Ability to stand, sit on the floor, be indoors / outdoors for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to work with children with special needs, IEPs, 504s, and various medical conditions

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must 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-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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