Early Head Start Teacher

SALARY: $13.81 - $19.77 Hourly CLOSES: Continuous

JOB TYPE: Contract/Grant-Funded/Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to function as a member of the

Maricopa County Head Start Zero – Five teaching and family support team to promote

active learning in the infant-toddler classroom by planning and implementing developmentally

appropriate individualized experiences and by creating a safe and nurturing environment

in which zero through three year old children can enhance physical development,

language and literacy skills, cognitive development social relationships and develop age-appropriate social

and self helps skills. This includes planning and participating in parent education, parent involvement and

family support activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and possess a Child Development

Associate (CDA) credential, or equivalent, with specific training and/or coursework in infant and toddler care

and have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with infant/toddlers in a group setting; - OR

– Associate Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development or equivalent degree consisting

of 18 credit hours of ECE coursework including specific training and/or coursework in infant and toddler

care at the Associate level and one year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-k setting; -

OR – Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development or equivalent degree consisting

of 18 credit hours of ECE coursework including specific training and/or coursework in infant and toddler

care at the Bachelor level and one year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre -k setting.

Completion of supervised student teaching in an early childhood setting is counted towards this work experience.

Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is strongly desired and may be required for

some positions. Preferred: Applicant must meet one of the qualifications identified: Associate's degree in

Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development or equivalent degree consisting of 18 credit hours of ECE

coursework at the Associate level and one (1) year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public prek

setting; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development or equivalent degree

consisting of 18 credit hours of ECE coursework at the Bachelor level and one (1) year of experience teaching

in a licensed childcare or public pre-k setting. Completion of supervised student teaching in an early childhood

setting is counted towards this work experience. Special Requirement: Must currently possess or have the

ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver license upon hire. State criminal background investigation completed

prior to hire and must secure a 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. Certification in CPR, First Aid, and

Food Handler’s must be obtained within six (6) weeks of hire.

Complete Posting and Applications may ONLY be found online at: http://www.maricopa.gov/jobs

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Early Head Start Teacher