Head Start Teacher, Springerville

Northern Arizona Council of Governments

Springerville (AZ)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 35,817

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave & holiday pay

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments is seeking a preschool teacher in Springerville, AZ. The role involves instructing preschool children, promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth, and developing weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance.

Requirements include a CDA or higher credential, associated degrees or higher in early childhood education, and relevant certifications. Benefits include health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

Level I: CDA or state preschool credential meeting CDA requirements.
Level II/III/IV: related degrees with preschool teaching experience.
Masters with advanced coursework in ECE beyond undergrad.

Responsibilities

Instruct preschool children and lead developmentally appropriate activities.
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans for compliance.
Maintain classroom and health/safety standards and document progress.
Coordinate with staff and conduct parent conferences as needed.
Complete required paperwork and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring/training

Education

CDA or state preschool certificate

Associate degree in ECE or Child Development

BA/BS in ECE or related field

Master's in ECE with 36 credit hours

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Food Handlers license

Fingerprint Clearance Card

TB skin test

Job description

Position Overview

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 instructing preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Job Details

$19.58-26.24/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Instructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities to encourage 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.

Education And/Or Experience

Level I: Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) that is age appropriate to the children being served; or a state-awarded certificated for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA.
Level II: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or an Associate Degree in a filed related to Early Childhood Education or child Development with experience teaching preschool children and a State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.
Level III: Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or a BA or BS in a field related to Early Childhood Education or Child Development with experience teaching preschool children and a State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.
Level IV: Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; and 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development beyond undergraduate level.

Conditions Of Employment

Criminal Background Check
Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
TB Skin Test

Certificates & Licenses

Food Handlers license (within 6 months)
CPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)

Technical Competencies

AZ Early Learning Standards
Behavior management
Childhood development
Early childhood education
Head Start Performance Standards

General Competencies

Collaboration
Communication
Conflict resolution
Cultural competence
Discretion
Initiative/innovation
Mentoring/training
Problem solving skills

Travel Required

X < 5% □ < 25% □ < 50% □ < 75% □ 100%

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. Occasional sitting and pulling.

Physical exertion: Sedentary; Light; 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.

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

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 individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, HR@nacog.org.

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