Lead Head Start Preschool Teacher

NACOG; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 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

NACOG is hiring for a Head Start preschool instructional role in Arizona. The position involves leading developmentally appropriate activities to foster social, physical, and cognitive growth, while maintaining strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, supervising staff, documenting compliance, and ensuring classroom safety. Certificates like CDA or higher are required at various levels, with health screenings and family goal setting included.

Qualifications

• Level I: CDA or state preschool credential meeting CDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities.
• Develops and maintains trusting relationships with children and families.
• Creates weekly lesson plans to meet program compliance.
• Assigns duties to staff and monitors learning environment.
• Documents logs and reports for program compliance.
• Cleans and prepares classrooms for safety and health.
• Performs playground and classroom safety inspections.
• Conducts health screenings for Head Start children.
• Plans and conducts parent-teacher conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Discretion

Education

Level I: CDA credential

Level II: Associate degree in ECE/Child Development

Level III: BA in ECE/Child Development

Level IV: MA in ECE/Child Development

Tools

CPR/First aid

Food Handlers license

Job description

NACOG is hiring for a Head Start preschool instructional role in Arizona. The position involves leading developmentally appropriate activities to foster social, physical, and cognitive growth, while maintaining strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, supervising staff, documenting compliance, and ensuring classroom safety. Certificates like CDA or higher are required at various levels, with health screenings and family goal setting included.