HEAD START TEACHER I

Child Crisis Arizona; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona is hiring a Head Start Teacher I in Mesa, AZ to assist in daily classroom operations and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for 20 preschool children. You will support safety, inclusion, and family engagement while implementing the Creative Curriculum for Preschool.

The role requires a Preschool CDA or enrollment in a CDA/degree program, HS Diploma or GED, and 6 months of birth-to-five experience, plus clearance checks and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Preschool CDA or enrolled in a CDA/degree program.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months experience with children birth-five.
• Must be 18+ and obtain Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Clear background checks including Central Registry and state checks.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for 20 classroom children to ensure safety.
• Assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Plan classroom and outdoor experiences for diverse development stages.
• Create and implement lesson plans aligned with Head Start outcomes.
• Support multicultural curriculum and language acquisition practices.
• Participate in IEP discussions and family engagement activities.

Skills

Active Supervision

Family Engagement

IEP Collaboration

English Language Acquisition

Education

Preschool CDA

HS Diploma or GED

Enrolled in CDA/degree program

Job description

# HEAD START TEACHER IHot JobEarly Education Services - Mesa - Mesa, AZ 85201Education LevelHigh School## DescriptionPrimary Job Function:The Head Start Assistant Teacher I is responsible for assisting in the general operation of the classroom.Essential Job Duties:- Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of 20 classroom children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times- Ensures a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and secure learning environment.- Assists in Developing, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate child education curriculum (Creative Curriculum for Preschool) Assists in planning classroom and outdoor experiences that meet different developmental stages, interests, temperaments, learning styles, languages, and cultural backgrounds.- Assists in Creating and implementing lesson plans that align with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework- Assists in Developing and implementing a multicultural curriculum that utilizes developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs and interests of students- Assists in Effectively serving children with disabilities and their families, making appropriate adaptations for any disabilities and supporting IEP goal achievement. Participates in IEP discussions.- Support Dual Language Learner teaching practices with a focus on English Language Acquisition and continued development of the home language- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and Office of Head Start Performance Standards regulations, Arizona licensing requirements, CACFP requirements.and program policies and procedures- Respects, values, supports each child and family background and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of the Educational Plans- Develops and maintains positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members- Assists in Completing child-centered home visits and parent-teacher conferences for each enrolled child as required- Assists in Completing developmental and social-emotional screenings; ASQ and DECA for all children within 45 days of enrollment, and accurately documenting child health information.- Assists in Completing regular and ongoing child assessments according to program guidelines and Learning Genie- Always Implement Active Supervision strategies, indoors and outdoors, following Active Supervision and Traveling Transition policies and procedures.- Establish consistent rules and behavioral expectations and by using positive guidance methods- Maintain a consistent yet flexible daily schedule where routines are established which enable children to predict events and develop a basic sense of trust- Supporting goals for individual children and ensuring that individual plans are consistently implemented- Complete all required forms and assigned paperwork including CACFP mealtime documentation## QualificationsTraining, Education, Experience Requirements:- Preschool CDA or enrolled in a CDA or degree seeking program- HS Diploma or GED required- At least 6 months experience working with children birth-five in a group setting required- Must be at least 18 years of age- Must possess valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one prior to employment- Must pass a Central Registry Background Check, CAN State Registry Check, and Criminal History Check- Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass an Agency driver's test- Must have a clean driving record for past 5 yearsPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Must pass an initial health examination, that includes screeners or tests for communicable diseases.Must sign a statement declaring you have necessary immunizations## Early Education ServicesOur early education team builds brighter futures for children in Arizona. Watch and learn more.