Head Start Teacher

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 childrens path to success and become a Head Start Teacher!

Classroom Locations for Head Start Teacher (Contract)

• Best Years -14140 W McDowell Rd

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 Start high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollments in the Arizona State Retirement System

• Learn more at Require

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

  • Associates 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

  • Bachelors 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

  • Plan 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 that 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

  • Respect value and support each child and family background and facilitate 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 2088 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 handlers 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