TEACHER II- Early Head Start

Child Crisis Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K with match

PTO

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona is hiring Teacher II in our Early Head Start program in Phoenix to support a classroom of eight children and assist a Teacher I. You will foster a safe, engaging learning environment and help implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Required: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; 2+ years of related experience; valid AZ driver’s license and a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or eligibility; and preferred Spanish/English bilingual

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• 2+ years of related experience is required.
• Additional requirements include 12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR 480 hours of professional experience with 0-3 age group.
• A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• Level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Spanish/English bilingual capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, positive, safe classroom environment for eight children.
• Supervise and support Teacher I and facilitate activities and independence.
• Document CACFP meals and maintain accurate records.

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

2+ years of related experience

12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR 480 hours of 0-3 experience

Clean five-year motor vehicle history and AZ driver's license

Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Spanish/English bilingual capabilities preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix Early Head Start - Phoenix, AZ 85008, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day.

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.

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

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to build a classroom of learning for children receiving services.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will spend most of your time providing a fun, positive, safe and secure classroom environment for eight children as well supervising and supporting your teacher I. Play will guide your day as you create an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills. You will encourage responsibility, independence, and problem solve through open-ended questions while maintaining a clean and organized classroom with your Teacher I’s support. 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

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• 2+ years of related experiences
• Other Early Head Start Requirements include
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR
  • Unrelated Associates 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 clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
• Spanish/English bilingual capabilities preferred

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

• Demonstrate 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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Heath 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.