Job Information
Maricopa County Assistant Teacher in Phoenix, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6835426
Job Type: Contractor with Benefits
Department: Human Services
About the Position
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.
Be the spark that lights our childrens future, become an Assistant Teacher!
Classroom Locations for Assistant Teacher (Contract)
- Paiute - 6535 E Osborne, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- First Presbyterian Church - 161 N Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
- Lindbergh - 930 S Lazona Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204
On-The-Spot Hiring Event:
Maricopa Countys Human Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event! Join us Wednesday, January 22nd from 3PM 6PM at the Head Start Mesa Corporate Location 1001 W Southern Ave, Mesa AZ 85210. We encourage you to apply online, but walk-ins are always welcome. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career.
About Us: Together, we can thrive.
In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life. We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youth and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve financial success and enable seniors to live independently.
Join our team and unlock your potential.
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 com lete 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 required 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
