Head Start Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Western Arizona Council of Governments; Arizona; On-site; USD 25,113 - 26,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Job summary

Western Arizona Council of Governments is hiring a Head Start Teacher. The role involves developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans aimed at fostering preschool children’s development. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision insurance, and more. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and an understanding of child development principles. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $18.23 to $19.23.

Qualifications

• Understands child development principles.
• Ability to implement lesson plans effectively.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Promote social competence and cognitive development.
• Engage preschool children in activities.

Job description

HEAD START TEACHER

• Position Type: Head Start/ Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/5/2026
• Location: Yuma County Various Locations

HIRING SALARY

$18.23-$19.23 PER HOUR

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre‑school children.

For full job description of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

BENEFITS

WACOG offers excellent benefits to full‑time employees that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, Voluntary Life, HSA, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement and civil duty leave, referral incentives, as well as credential renewal reimbursements.

EOE/ADA