TEACHER I- Early Head Start

Child Crisis Arizona; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,488; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401K with company match

Generous amount of PTO

Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona is looking for a dedicated Teacher I for their Early Education Services Department in Mesa, Arizona. This full-time position focuses on supporting Teacher II in delivering a positive and engaging classroom experience for children aged 0-3.

Ideal candidates will possess an Associate degree in Early Childhood or related fields and have experience in an educational setting. Benefits include medical coverage, 401K, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have a level one fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one.
• 1 year of related experience is required.
• Demonstrate competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support Teacher II in a positive classroom environment.
• Facilitate self-help skills during meal times.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

Skills

Spanish/English bilingual capabilities

Child Development Associates Credential or equivalent

CPR & First Aid

Food Handlers Card

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field

Unrelated Associate Degree with early education training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mesa Early Head Start - Mesa, AZ 85201

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.68 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

About Child Crisis Arizona

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever‑changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.

Position Summary

Our Early Head Start programs are ready to hire Teacher I’s to join the team in our Early Education Services Department.

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals who are committed to building a classroom of learning for children receiving services. In this role, you will spend most of your time providing support to Teacher II in a fun, positive classroom setting, creating an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills. You will encourage responsibility, independence, and problem‑solving through open‑ended questions while maintaining a clean and organized classroom through the guidance of your Teacher II. Meal times are a regular routine that allows you to help facilitate a variety of self‑help skills while ensuring accurate documentation of the CACFP meal program.

Qualifications

To be considered you must have:

• Spanish/English bilingual capabilities
• Child Development Associates Credential or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience
• Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR unrelated Associate Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages 0‑3 and 480 hours of professional experience in a 0‑3 age group setting
• A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting

You are a star candidate if you have the above, and:

• Demonstrate the center’s expectations for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
• Speak with children in a friendly, positive, courteous manner while listening to children with attention and respect to create a positive learning environment where routines are established through trust.
• CPR & First Aid
• Food Handlers Card
• Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Staff Appreciation Activities
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience

Physical Demands

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 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 the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.