Early Childhood Assistant Teacher: Head Start Team

Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness programs

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental

AZ State Retirement System enrollment

On-site child care

Job summary

Maricopa County is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support Head Start and Birth to Five teaching teams. You will help implement active learning, assess child development, and provide individualized, developmentally appropriate experiences for preschool children.

We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio, supplies provided by the County, and a comprehensive benefits package including education support and CDA certification on the job. A 10-month schedule and on-site classrooms are included.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience working with young children birth to 5 years or equivalent practicum hours.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is valued.
• Ability to supervise children and maintain a safe classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times per Head Start standards and policies.
• Maintain a safe, healthy indoor/outdoor classroom environment.
• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
• Engage families through orientations, conferences, and home visits.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication with families

Digital data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Six months practicum in early childhood education

Job description

Maricopa County is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support Head Start and Birth to Five teaching teams. You will help implement active learning, assess child development, and provide individualized, developmentally appropriate experiences for preschool children.

We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio, supplies provided by the County, and a comprehensive benefits package including education support and CDA certification on the job. A 10-month schedule and on-site classrooms are included.