Head Start Preschool Lead Educator

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; St. Johns (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency paid health, dental, vision

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave & holiday pay

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments is seeking a preschool teacher to guide and nurture young children, fostering social, physical, and cognitive growth through developmentally appropriate activities. You will plan and implement weekly lesson plans, document progress, and maintain a safe, healthy classroom while collaborating with families and staff to support each child's learning goals.

Compliance with Head Start standards, health screenings, and certifications are required to ensure a

Qualifications

• CDA or state preschool credential at Level I or higher.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required for Level II.
• BA/BS in ECE or related field with experience required for Level III.
• MA/MS in ECE with 36 extra credits beyond undergrad for Level IV.

Responsibilities

• Instructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth in all areas of childhood development
• Develops and maintains trusting relationships with children and families to ensure a successful learning environment
• Develops and implements weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance
• Assigns duties to staff and monitors work to ensure a successful learning environment
• Completes and submits paperwork (logs, reports) to document program compliance
• Cleans and prepares classrooms regularly to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment
• Completes regular playground and classroom inspection checklists to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment
• Conducts health screenings for Head Start children (vision, hearing, mental health, and physical health)
• Plans and conducts parent-teacher conferences to establish and assess progress toward family goals
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

AZ Early Learning Standards

Behavior management

Early childhood education

Head Start Performance Standards

Education

Level I: CDA or state preschool cert

Level II: Associate degree in ECE

Level III: BA/BS in ECE

Level IV: MA/MS in ECE

Job description

Northern Arizona Council of Governments is seeking a preschool teacher to guide and nurture young children, fostering social, physical, and cognitive growth through developmentally appropriate activities. You will plan and implement weekly lesson plans, document progress, and maintain a safe, healthy classroom while collaborating with families and staff to support each child's learning goals.

Compliance with Head Start standards, health screenings, and certifications are required to ensure a