Head Start Home Based Teacher, Page

Nacog; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency paid employee health

Dental and vision insurance

State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

NACOG is seeking a dedicated professional to plan and implement the Neighborhood Learning Wheels program for children. This role involves fostering social, physical, and intellectual growth through a variety of educational activities.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, along with relevant teaching experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid sick leave and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• Experience teaching preschool children necessary.
• State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program is needed.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities.
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with families.
• Analyze data and provide reports to ensure performance standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

CDL

Job description

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 planning, implementing, and monitoring the Neighborhood Learning Wheels program to enrolled children and providing instruction in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct children and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities in education, health, family services, nutrition, and mental health and disabilities to encourage growth
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with children and families to ensure a successful learning environment
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance
• Analyze data and provide reports to ensure performance standards and grant requirements are met
• Develop individual plans and tracking for children and families, socialization, health and education screening and family goals to ensure integration of all components and operational activities
• Develop and implement weekly schedule of contacts, home visits, and incorporate community services
• Facilitate and monitor family home visits, and supervision of children to ensure safety
• Provide high level of engagement and outreach with communities, and recruitment of families
• Provide registration and program orientation to families to ensure appropriate services are provided
• Drive the classroom Neighborhood Learning Wheels unit within the service region, establish parking, set up, safety, cleaning, and maintenance of the Neighborhood Learning Wheels unit
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or a BA or BS in a related field to Early Childhood Education or Child Development with experience teaching preschool children and a State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• Driver’s License (if out of state license, obtain Arizona license within one year)
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

• CPR (within 6 months of hire date)
• First Aid (within 6 months of hire date)
• CDL (within 6 months of hire date)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• AZ Early Learning Standards
• Behavior management
• Early childhood education
• Head Start Performance Standard

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Cultural competence
• Discretion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Activity

Frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, lifting, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion, and driving. Occasional sitting and pulling.

Physical exertion

___ Sedentary; __ Light; _X_Medium; __ Heavy; __ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements

Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions

Regular exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

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 individuals 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 employee health, dental, and vision; State Retirement (ASRS); paid sick leave and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.