Head Start Classroom Support Specialist, Coconino County

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave & holidays

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) in Flagstaff, AZ seeks an Education Specialist to support Head Start classroom staff, ensuring high-quality early childhood education and adherence to program policies. The role involves coaching, observations, and coordinating professional development to improve classroom outcomes.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or CDA/certification) and the ability to earn the degree within 18 months, plus background

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and 3–5 years classroom experience, or 5 years with a CDA or equivalent certification and ability to earn the degree within 18 months.
• Criminal Background Check required.
• Motor Vehicle Report (annual) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to classroom staff in development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain high-quality classrooms and positive child outcomes.
• Conduct classroom observations to develop and implement program policies and procedures.
• Assist in creating action plans to implement policies ensuring high quality, continuity of care.
• Mentor classroom staff with effective management strategies in line with policies.
• Interpret written program policies and guidelines for staff goals.
• Provide training to Center Directors to ensure staff can support policies.
• Meet with Head Start teaching staff to set training goals for professional development.
• Facilitate staff training to meet development needs and continuity of care.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports to guide administrators and field staff.
• Develop and maintain schedules for on-site visits across the region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Cultural competence

Public speaking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or equivalent certificate

Job description

Job Category: Education (birth thru 5)

Requisition Number: HEADS001934

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA

Description

Summary

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing support to Head Start classroom staff in the delivery of high quality education services by ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures in the day-to-day activities of the classroom. This position is also responsible for facilitating the professional development of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to classroom staff in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to build and maintain high quality classrooms that result in high CLASS scores and positive child outcomes
• Conducts classroom observations for the purpose of developing and implementing program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, continuity of care as required by Performance Standards
• Assists in the development of action plans for the implementation of program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, continuity of care as required by Performance Standards
• Assists in the classroom by role modeling/mentoring highly consistent, high quality classroom management strategies and techniques in accordance with policies and procedures
• Interprets written program policies, procedures and rules as they apply to staff goals
• Provides training to Center Directors to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skill to support and implement policies and procedures
• Meets with Head Start teaching staff to develop goals for training and professional development plans which will result in higher CLASAS scores and improved outcomes for children
• Facilitates training classroom staff to help staff meet their professional development needs for ensuring high quality, continuity of care
• Prepares and maintains records and reports that will help guide Component Administrators and field staff in their daily work
• Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visitations to ensure consistent visits and communication across the region

Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or other related field of study; and 3-5 years’ classroom experience or 5 years’ experience with a CDA or equivalent certification and the ability to earn an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within 18 months of hire.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (annual)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• First Aide/CPR

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Appropriate classroom set up and management
• CACFP family style meals
• Health and dental health component

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical thinking
• Business acumen
• Communication
• Cultural competence
• Public speaking

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, talking, listening, sitting.

Physical exertion: _X_ Sedentary; ___ Light; ___Medium; ___Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting most of the time.

Visual requirements:

Working conditions: Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and infectious disease

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, [e-mail] .

Benefits include: Agency paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid sick leave & holiday pay

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