Head Start Preschool Teacher & Family Engagement

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to instruct preschool children and promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities and strong relationships with families.

The position requires varying education levels from CDA to a Master’s in ECE or related field with relevant preschool experience. Responsibilities include planning, safety, health screenings, and conferences with families to

Qualifications

• Level I requires a CDA or state preschool teaching credential.
• Level II requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with preschool teaching experience.
• Level III requires a BA/BS in ECE or related field with preschool teaching experience and a state certificate.
• Level IV requires a Masters in ECE/Child Development and 36 additional credit hours in the field.

Responsibilities

• Instructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities.
• Develops and maintains relationships with children and families to foster a positive learning environment.
• Develops and implements weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance.
• Assigns duties to staff and monitors performance to support learning outcomes.
• Completes and submits logs and reports documenting program compliance.
• Cleans and prepares classrooms to maintain a safe learning space.
• Performs regular playground and classroom inspections for safety.
• Conducts health screenings (vision, hearing, mental and physical health).
• Plans and conducts parent–teacher conferences to review progress toward family goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Level I: CDA or state preschool cert

Level II: Associate degree in ECE or related field

Level III: BA/BS in ECE or related field

Level IV: MA/MEd in ECE or related field + 36 credit hours

Job description

Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to instruct preschool children and promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities and strong relationships with families.

The position requires varying education levels from CDA to a Master’s in ECE or related field with relevant preschool experience. Responsibilities include planning, safety, health screenings, and conferences with families to