Preschool Teacher

Child-Parent Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. in Tucson (Head Start – Santa Rosa) seeks an experienced early childhood educator to implement the Languages of Learning curriculum and provide direct services to preschool children.

This role involves coordinating with families, conducting conferences and home visits, and ensuring a safe classroom environment daily. Applicants should have the required associate’s degree with ECE credits and at least one year of preschool experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education OR an associate’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in early childhood education or child development coursework.
• One (1) year documented work experience with preschool children.
• Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Languages of Learning curriculum minimum 6.75hours/day, four days per week.
• Conduct at least two parent conferences and two home visits each program year.
• Create and maintain a healthy, clean, and safe environment with universal precautions and regular sanitation.
• Develop and implement child supervision and count systems, and active supervision plan.
• Teach health and safety rules through routines such as hand washing, fire drills, crossing streets.
• Set learning goals and plan experiences using knowledge of each child; collaborate with families and specialists.
• Promote exploration, creativity, and development by designing indoor and outdoor environments.
• Incorporate children’s cultures and languages into classroom materials and activities.
• Challenge children intellectually by selecting and adapting high‑quality materials and equipment.
• Use data from home visits and conferences to inform daily routines and interactions.
• Support parents with newsletters, take‑home activities, home visits, and conferences.

Skills

Accountability and Dependability

Safety Focus

Listening

Creative and Innovative Thinking

Building Relationships

Teamwork

Self‑Management

Adaptability and Flexibility

Development and Continual Learning

Technology

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credits in ECE

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent with relevant coursework in ECE

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Santa Rosa, HeadStart – Tucson, AZ85701
• Position Type: 35‑40 hours/week (mid July through mid June); may require occasional evening or weekend work due to special events
• Hourly Salary: $19.10 – $20.21
• Travel Percentage: In Town
• Job Shift: Day (M‑F) approx 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Supervisor: Lead Teacher

Benefits

• Paid Leave – 26 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year (up to 10 days per year thereafter), 5 days paid Personal leave first year (8 days thereafter), up to 5 days Sick paid leave per year
• Insurance – dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, child ($25,000 basic life and accidental death and disability provided by employer)
• Retirement – Agency contribution after years of service and hours eligibility criteria are met; Employee 401(k) deferral once criteria are met

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Associate’s degree from a recognized institution in early childhood education OR an associate’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in early childhood education or child development coursework
• One (1) year documented work experience with preschool children
• Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and excellent driving record

Required Competencies

• Accountability and Dependability
• Safety Focus
• Listening
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Self‑Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Development and Continual Learning
• Technology

Other Requirements (post hire)

• Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed
• Must be able to travel outside assigned area in company‑owned vehicle, potentially before daylight hours and after sundown
• Provide proof of immunizations: MMR, Tdap, and Tuberculosis assessment
• Able to pass company paid physical exam prior to starting work
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Must prove right to work in the USA (Federal I‑9)
• Must possess or maintain current certification in First Aid/CPR for Infants and Children
• Must possess or maintain a Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the Arizona health department

Desired Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related program with a minimum of 18 credits in early childhood education or child development
• Five (5) years of work or volunteer experience with diverse groups or individuals, or with Head Start
• Able to read, write, speak and understand Spanish

Work Environment

• Indoor classroom – temperature controlled
• Outdoor playground – exposure to hot and cold
• Possible exposure to communicable illness, blood‑borne pathogens
• Exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Physical Requirements

Frequently: Stooping, bending, reaching; moving quickly around objects (run, jump, jog); up and down from carpet/floor and/or 12‑14inches chairs; lift children (3‑5year old children) 30‑40lb

Occasionally: Picking up and dropping off supplies; push and pull furniture 20‑50lb; lifting ±50lb

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Services

• Implement the Languages of Learning curriculum minimum 6.75hours/day, four days per week
• Conduct at least two parent conferences and two home visits each program year
• Create and maintain a healthy, clean, and safe environment with universal precautions and regular sanitation
• Develop and implement child supervision and count systems, and active supervision plan
• Teach health and safety rules through routines such as hand washing, fire drills, crossing streets
• Set learning goals and plan experiences using knowledge of each child; collaborate with families and specialists
• Promote exploration, creativity, and development by designing indoor and outdoor environments
• Incorporate children’s cultures and languages into classroom materials and activities
• Challenge children intellectually by selecting and adapting high‑quality materials and equipment
• Use data from home visits and conferences to inform daily routines and interactions
• Support parents with newsletters, take‑home activities, home visits, and conferences
• Assist English‑learning children with supports (props, gestures, bilingual cues, volunteers)
• Enhance knowledge and language development by reading and writing activities and environmental print
• Promote numeracy through counting games, materials linking concepts to words, and math–science integration in routines
• Encourage spatial awareness through sorting, matching, patterns, grouping, and measurement
• Provide science inquiry experiences, data collection, and exploration of physical, life, and earth sciences
• Facilitate appreciation of music and create individual and group experiences with singing and instruments
• Develop imagination and creativity via music, dance, drama, and visual arts
• Help children learn about self and others through meaningful exploration of differences
• Align goals with staff, specialists, families, and other learning settings
• Offer families tools to observe children and encourage classroom and family educational activities
• Engage families as partners, set realistic goals, and support progress in home and community
• Strengthen family‑child relationships by recognizing family strengths and fostering positive interaction
• Support families in addressing challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse, disabilities, family violence, linking them to community resources
• Individualize approaches to family work based on family development issues and unique needs

Record Keeping, Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor observation, screening, and assessment data to plan individualized experiences
• Enter accurate data into child information systems (SmartTeach/ChildPlus) for program reports
• Document progress toward goals including IEPs, through observation, play, conversations, and work samples
• Maintain accurate, objective, timely, and well‑organized records per federal, state, and program requirements
• Report any unsupervised child incidents to supervisor and relevant parties

Leadership, Management, and Teamwork

• Participate in center staff meetings, planning activities, and identify emerging needs
• Participate on trans‑disciplinary team to meet family needs and build relationships
• Identify children needing referrals through data review with team and specialists
• Attend consultation to improve assessment and referral processes
• Plan transitions to or from Early Head Start, Head Start, home, and other settings
• Act as Lead Teacher and guide classroom activities when Lead Teacher absent
• Recruit, train, and supervise classroom volunteers
• Recruit and enroll eligible Head Start families
• Act as bus monitor on rotating basis as needed

Responsibilities for all Child‑Parent Centers, Inc.

• Understand and model the agency’s vision, mission, and philosophy in community
• Demonstrate approachability, ownership, accountability, and lifelong learning
• Use agency communication and problem‑solving approach; seek perspectives; de‑escalate situations
• Maintain professional behavior and relationships with stakeholders
• Use agency systems and technology efficiently
• Maintain high attendance to support service delivery
• Ensure child safety as first responsibility
• Implement safeguarding policies and keep confidential information secure
• Perform other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job opening is intended to provide information about the position for employee recruitment purposes only and is not intended to be the basis of any employee contract.

Child‑Parent Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.