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
• Lindbergh - 930 S Lazona Dr Mesa AZ 85201

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

• 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 Countys Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We 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

• 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 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

• Respects values supports each child and family background and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of the 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