Early Head Start Teacher

Company: Maricopa County
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Date05/29/25Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledPay Range$40,000 - $57,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentHuman ServicesAbout the PositionDo you want to make a difference in a young child's 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 classrooms are welcoming and 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
• 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 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs membershipAbout UsThe 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 theway. 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.Be the spark that lights our children's future. Become an Early Head Start Teacher!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
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more atWe Require
    • One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting
    • Associate's 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 developmentOR
      • High school diploma or GED AND
        • Currently possess an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialWe Also Value
          • Five years of experience managing complex right-of-way acquisition projects
          • Three years of experience collaborating with local municipalities, special districts, utility companies, State and Federal agencies
          • Strong knowledge of right-of-way acquisition documents, including title reports, appraisal reports, deeds, easements, purchase agreements, etc.
          • RWA, RWP, and SR/WA designations from the International Right of Way Association are preferred but not requiredJob Contributions
            • Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of the classroom children, ages 1 to 3 years, to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
            • Supports and promotes each child's 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; respect, 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 complies 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 child's 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 neededWorking Conditions
              • 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 possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
              • Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler's certification within six weeks of hire
              • Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some positionsSelection 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!

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