Early Head Start Teacher

About Us

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.

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• 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 centerMaricopa 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

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

• High school diploma or GED AND

  • Currently possess an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR

  • Currently enrolled in a program that will lead to an 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 to be completed within six months of hire

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

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

• Position may have possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases

• Position follows a full-year schedule that is typically comprised of 2088 hours annually with Birth to Five site classrooms operating Monday through Friday

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

• Ability to read write and speak Spanish may be required for some positions

• Must have reliable transportation and may be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site

• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of a County or private vehicle used on County business

• Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required upon hire

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

• Must obtain a CPR first aid and food handlers certification within six weeks of hire