Head Start Teacher

Maricopa County

Tempe, AZ, US
Base: $40,000- $57,500 annually; bonus/equity: not...
Fully onsite
Developmentally appropriate classroom experiences
Multicultural curriculum implementation
Parent education and family support activities
Maricopa County is seeking a Head Start Teacher to create a nurturing and effective preschool learning environment, emphasizing developmentally appropriate practices. Candidates should have at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting and an associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field

Job Summary

  • The position involves promoting active learning by planning individualized experiences for preschool children in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Employees will participate in parent education and family support activities while maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10.
  • The role offers comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, healthcare, child care access, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% employer match.

Matching Summary

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Maricopa County is seeking a Head Start Teacher to create a nurturing and effective preschool learning environment, emphasizing developmentally appropriate practices. Candidates should have at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting and an associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field.

Salary

Base: $40,000- $57,500 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, healthcare, retirement match, child care benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • developmentally appropriate classroom experiences
  • multicultural curriculum implementation
  • parent education and family support activities

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual in English and Spanish
  • experience with special needs children
  • compassionate team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • One year experience in licensed childcare or public pre-K
  • Associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalent
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card required
  • CPR, first aid, and food handler certification within six weeks

Work Rights

Not specified

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