Assistant Teacher Floater

Posting Date

01/29/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$16.00 - $21.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Services

About the Position

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? As an Assistant Teacher Floater, you will support Birth to Five or Head Start teaching teams in implementing active learning and ongoing assessment of development for preschool-age children. We will count on you to provide developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences and to create a safe and nurturing environment. As an Assistant Teacher Floater, you will be part of a team that helps build stronger families and brighter tomorrows for our youngest residents of Maricopa 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 Head Start classroom, to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention the County provides all supplies and equipment 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.

As an Assistant Teacher Floater, you will be eligible for a vast array of benefits, including but not limited to:
• Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid Child Development Association Certification (CDA) that you can earn on the job! With this certification, you can grow in your Head Start career by advancing into teaching positions
• 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

Be the spark that lights our children’s future, become an Assistant Teacher!

About the Early Education Division
The Early Education Division is dedicated to ensuring children have the knowledge and skills to be successful in school and life through service delivery to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Head Start encompasses Head Start preschool programs, which primarily serve 3- and 4-year-old children, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

About the Department
The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.

In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives.

Join our team and unlock your potential!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Six months of experience working with young children aged birth to 5 OR

• Six months of practicum hours through an early childhood education program OR

• Six months of volunteering in an Early Head Start/Head Start program

• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

• Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)

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

• Must complete Child Development Association Certification (CDA) within two years of hire. Maricopa County will cover the costs of CDA courses and testing fees for certification. On-site coaching and support and paid time to work on courses and other certification requirements will be available

We Also Value

• Current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parents

• One year of work experience in a licensed childcare facility (age birth to 5) or practicum hours through an early childhood education program or volunteering in an Early Head Start/Head Start program or any combination

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Supervise children at all times in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Program policies to ensure their safety and well-being

• Maintain a safe and healthy indoor/outdoor classroom environment per program policies and procedures

• Navigate and utilize a variety of digital platforms and applications for data entry, documentation, and communication

• Assist the Teacher in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate and educationally enriching early childhood activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing, and program policies and procedures

• Support and promote each child’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development

• Completion and entry of child assessment level observations and developmentally appropriate screenings and other data entry

• Assist the Teacher in conducting family orientations, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grant staff members

• Stay current on educational techniques and developmentally appropriate practices relating to early childhood development

• Work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs

Working Conditions

• This position follows a full-year (213 days) schedule that is from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

• Work is performed in a classroom, playground, and office environment as assigned and is subject to change based on the program's needs

• This position requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles used on County business

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

• Must be able to stand, sit on the floor, and be indoors and outdoors for extended periods

• This position may have possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases

• This position is a floating position; you will be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site

• Non-floating positions may also be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site

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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