Early Head Start Teacher

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About the Position

Do you want to make a difference in a young childs life As an Early Head Start Teacher you will provide active learning by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate individualized experiences and creating a safe and nurturing environment in which 0 to 3-year-old children can enhance their development and skills. You will also plan and participate in parent education parent involvement and family support activities. As an Early Head Start Teacher you will help build stronger families and brighter tomorrows for our youngest residents of Maricopa County.

Our welcoming classrooms are designed for interactive learning by children and their families. We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:4 with 8 students per classroom to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention the County provides the supplies needed to support our teaching staff We also offer being part of a compassionate team of early education professionals who believe in the mission of preparing these children for future school success.

As a teacher you will be excited to learn about other added benefits including:

• 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.
• Candidates without required credentials are encouraged to apply for the Teaching Assistant while they earn their CDA.
• 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 Start membership

Be the spark that lights our childrens future. Become an Early Head Start 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 of Human Services

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 Departments 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 Divisions EVIT Expanded Partnership and several other initiatives.

Join our team and unlock your potential!

We Require

• Two years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting
• High school diploma or GED
• An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field may substitute for up to 1 year of professional experience

We Also Value

• Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to pass a medical exam that includes screening for TB as required by Federal and State regulations to be free of communicable disease and must have received the following vaccinations: (MMR) Measles Mumps Rubella and Tetanus if not current to assure no significant risk exists to the health or safety of others.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel from different county locations as required
• Must obtain a CPR first aid and food handlers certification within six weeks of hire
• Ability to read write and speak Spanish may be required for some positions

Job Contributions

• Assumes responsibility for the supervision care and welfare of the classroom children ages 0 to 3 years to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
• Supports and promotes each childs physical social emotional cognitive and language development
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with each family site team members community agencies community partners and grantee staff members
• Respects and supports the diverse cultural and family backgrounds and treats each child and parent as an individual; respects values and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of Educational Plans
• Develops and implements a multicultural and age-appropriate child education curriculum and experiences that utilize developmentally appropriate practices which meet the needs and interests of students and comply with local and federal standards
• Ensures compliance with all local state and federal regulations including the Office of Head Start Performance Standards; Arizona licensing requirements Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines and CACFP record keeping and County program policies and procedures
• Prepares and maintains accurate records that evaluate ongoing observations of each childs growth and development; these records include child health records child observation individualization lesson plans attendance meal counts parent involvement family support and additional items as directed while maintaining the confidentiality of child family and program information
• Completes formal developmental assessments on children with finalization/analysis and works with parents to develop an Education Plan based on these assessment results
• Participates in the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for children with disabilities and plans classroom experiences to support the IFSP plan
• Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid and/or CPR in the classroom as needed

Working conditions:

• Position follows a full-year schedule that is typically comprised of 2088 hours annually
• Work is performed in a classroom playground and office environment as assigned and is subject to change based on the programs needs
• May require 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
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious disease
• May be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site
• Birth to Five site classrooms operate Monday through Friday

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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