Head Start Floater Teacher

County of Maricopa

Maricopa County, AZ, US
Base: $45,500 - $64,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
Developmentally appropriate classroom practices
Federal and state head start regulation compliance
Safe and nurturing environment for children
This position promotes active learning in preschool classrooms by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences for children aged 3 to 5

Job Summary

  • This position promotes active learning in preschool classrooms by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences for children aged 3 to 5.
  • The role requires supporting any Head Start classroom as needed and traveling to various worksites throughout the assigned area as requested by the supervisor.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, child care access, paid leave, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% employer match.

Matching Summary

This position promotes active learning in preschool classrooms by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences for children aged 3 to 5.

Salary

Base: $45,500 - $64,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, healthcare, retirement match, child care benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Developmentally appropriate classroom practices
  • Federal and state Head Start regulation compliance
  • Safe and nurturing environment for children
  • Individualized learning experience implementation
  • Parent partnership and communication facilitation

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
  • Experience with Early Head Start families
  • Background as a former Head Start parent
  • Collaborative team member mindset
  • Cultural sensitivity and diversity respect

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
  • Six months of teaching experience in licensed childcare or pre-k setting
  • Valid Arizona driver's license
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • CPR and First Aid certification within six weeks of hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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