This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6696092

Do you want to make a difference in a childs life? As an Assistant Teacher, you will work with Birth to Five or Head Start teaching teams in implementing active learning and ongoing assessment of development for preschool-age children. We will count on you to engage in developmentally appropriate individualized experiences and create a safe and nurturing environment. As an Assistant Teacher, you will be part of a team that helps build stronger families and brighter tomorrows for our youngest residents of Maricopa County.

Our classrooms are welcoming and designed for interactive learning by children and their families. We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 with 20 students per Head Start classroom, to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention the County provides all supplies and equipment needed to support our teaching staff? We also offer being part of a compassionate team of early education professionals who believe in the mission of preparing these children for future school success.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will be eligible for a vast arrangement of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

• Paid Child Development Association Certification (CDA) that you can earn on the job! With this certification you can grow in your Head Start career by advancing into teaching positions.

• Amazing health and wellness programs including Pet Insurance! Our health insurance plans are more than competitive, with the option to earn a wellness incentive payback of \$60 per month.

Be the spark that lights our childrens future, become an Assistant Teacher!

Classroom Locations for Assistant Teacher (Contract)

• Best Years 14140 W McDowell Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395
• Paiute BTF 6535 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251
• EVIT 1601 W Main Street Mesa, AZ 85201
• Palm Lane 660 S. Palm Lane Chandler, AZ 85224

Job Contributions

• Supervise children at all times in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Program policies to ensure their safety and well-being

• Maintain a safe and healthy indoor/outdoor classroom environments per program policies and procedures

• Navigate and utilize a variety of digital platforms and applications for data entry, documentation, and communication

• Assist the Teacher in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate and educationally enriching early childhood activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing, and program policies and procedures

• Support and promote each childs physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development

• Completion and entry of child assessment level observations and developmentally appropriate screenings and other data entry

• Assist the Teacher in conducting family orientations, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members

• Stay current on educational techniques and developmentally appropriate practices relating to early childhood development

• Work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs

Working Conditions

Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Must be able to pass a medical exam that includes screening for TB, as req ired by Federal and State regulations, to be free of communicable disease, and must have received the following vaccinations: (MMR) Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Tetanus if not current, to assure no significant risk exists to the health or safety of others

Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handlers certification within six weeks of hire

Must complete Child Development Association Certification (CDA) within six months of hire. Maricopa County will pay for CDA courses and testing fees for the certification. On-site coaching and support and paid time to work on courses and other certification requirements will be available

Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some positions

Position follows a part-year, 10-month work schedule that is from 7:30 am 3:30 pm, Monday Friday

Work is performed in a classroom, playground, and office environ