Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago

Arizona City, Arizona, United States Maricopa County Full time
About the Position

The Maricopa County Early Education Division is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Head Start Floater Teacher to join our team. As a collaborative member of our division, you will play a vital role in promoting active learning in preschool classrooms and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences that meet the needs and interests of children and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
  • Assist in creating a responsive and evidence-based curriculum, classroom environment, and ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Head Start regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members.
  • Assist with recruitment and enrollment of children and families into the Maricopa County EED Program.
  • Assume responsibility for the care and welfare of the classroom children and supervise all children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
Requirements
  • Six months of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-k setting.
  • Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent college degree with 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development.
  • Completion of supervised student teaching in an early childhood setting may substitute for the teaching experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-k setting.
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or equivalent college degree which includes 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development.
  • Completion of supervised student teaching in an early childhood setting may substitute for the teaching experience requirement.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.
  • Preference is given to current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parents.
Working Conditions
  • Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Successful candidates must also complete a medical exam that includes screening for TB.
  • Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler's must be obtained within six weeks of hire.
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some positions.
  • Work is performed in various classroom, playground, and office environments.
  • Requires travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.
  • Requires use of personal vehicle to travel to and from children's homes, classrooms, and other job-related locations.
  • Will be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at various program sites.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand, sit on floor, and be indoors or outdoors for extended periods of time.
  • Possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious disease.
  • Head Start Floater Teacher positions follow a full year schedule.
  • Positions that follow a full year schedule are typically comprised of 2088 hours annually.
  • 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.

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