Preschool Teacher (Douglas Area)

Child Parent Centers, Inc.; Douglas (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals who value teamwork and communication. This role involves creating a nurturing environment for children, fostering their cognitive and emotional growth through structured routines and engaging activities. The ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a passion for education, with opportunities for professional development and growth. Join a supportive team that respects diverse backgrounds and encourages contributions from families. If you are committed to making a difference in children's lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Leave

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Life Coverage

Paid Vacation

Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Must possess an associate degree in early childhood education.
• One year of documented work experience with preschool children.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily routines to promote children's growth.
• Collaborate with the classroom team for high-quality education.
• Participate in lesson planning and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coaching

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 Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Bonita Head Start - Douglas, AZ

Position Type: 40 hours/week - year round

Education Level: AA - Early Childhood Education

Salary Range: $19.10 - $20.21 Hourly

Travel Percentage: In Town

Job Shift: Day (M-F) Approx 7:30am - 3:30pm

Job Category: Education

Current Opening:

Bonita Head Start, 1201 15th St., Douglas, AZ 85607, 1 opening, 8 hours/day, M-F, approx. 7:30am-3:30pm, year-round

Classification: Hourly

Supervisor: Lead Teacher

Supervises: None

Job Summary:

Child-Parent Centers (CPC) is seeking professionals who share our values and principles for building trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Successful candidates welcome individual differences and perspectives, respect cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and are sensitive to current circumstances. Candidates display a commitment to teamwork, open communication, and are eager to work in a fast-paced, high quality preschool environment. This is a great opportunity for organized and dependable early childhood professionals with strong work ethic and a desire to grow. CPC provides opportunities and financial support for teachers to grow professionally including attainment of a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development. If you have previous experience working in an early childhood center and are interested in joining our growing team, we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Lead Teacher, the teacher partners with the classroom team in providing comprehensive high-quality early education and child development services for enrolled children and families. The Teacher implements daily routines that promote children’s cognitive, social, health, and emotional growth for later success in school. The teacher receives regular ongoing support from the Lead Teacher and the education specialist (coach) to implement the agency’s curriculum that includes creating a safe and enriching environment, embedding responsive and effective teacher-child interactions, and fostering partnerships with families by respecting values, strengths, and cultures and welcoming parent's contributions and participation. The teacher position is funded for 8 hours per day Monday through Friday, working directly with children for 6.75 – 10 hours per day four or five days per week (depending upon the program option). When children are not attending class, the teacher participates in activities such as lesson planning, documenting children's work and outcomes, entering and analyzing child and family data, setting goals, and attending professional development opportunities.

Benefits:

• Paid Leave– 25 paid holidays (time off aligns with most school districts), 5 days paid vacation after one year and 10 -13 days each year thereafter, and 5 days paid Personal leave first year, 8-9 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days Sick paid leave each year.
• Insurance benefits- dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)
• Retirement Plan- Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess an associate degree from a recognized educational institution in early childhood education or an associate degree in a related program (as determined by the agency) with a minimum of 21 credits in early childhood education or child development coursework.
• One (1) year documented work experience with preschool children.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Other Requirements (post hire):

• Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.
• Must be able to travel outside their assigned area in a company-owned vehicle. This travel could begin before daylight hours and continue after sundown in some situations.
• Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray.
• Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid Training/CPR training including Infants and Children.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current a Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the Arizona health department.

Competencies:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution in Early Childhood Education or a bachelor’s degree in a related program (as determined by the agency) with a minimum of 21 credits in early childhood education or child development.
• Two (2) years’ work or volunteer experience with groups or individuals from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds 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”-14” chairs
• Lift children (3-5 year old children) {30 – 40 lb}

Occasionally

• Picking up and dropping off supplies
• Push and pull furniture {20 to 50 lb}
• Lifting +/- 50 lb

Please Note: 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/Affirmative Action Employer.

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