Head Start Floater Teacher

County of Maricopa

Mesa, AZ, US
$45,500 - $64,000 annually; not specified; not spe...
Implement developmentally appropriate practices
Ensure safe and nurturing environment
Support child development
The Head Start Floater Teacher promotes active learning in the preschool classroom by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences for children aged 3-5

Job Summary

  • The Head Start Floater Teacher promotes active learning in the preschool classroom by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences for children aged 3-5.
  • This position supports Head Start classrooms as needed and reports to various worksites, contributing to the Early Education Division's mission of preparing economically disadvantaged children for school.
  • Maricopa County Human Services Department offers benefits such as tuition reimbursement, exceptional work-life balance, low-cost healthcare, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% employer match.

Matching Summary

The Head Start Floater Teacher promotes active learning in the preschool classroom by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences for children aged 3-5.

Salary

$45,500 - $64,000 annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Implement developmentally appropriate practices
  • Ensure safe and nurturing environment
  • Support child development
  • Maintain child and family confidentiality
  • Administer First Aid and CPR

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish
  • Parent participation as equal partners
  • Collaborative approach
  • Resiliency and well-being promotion

Key Requirements

  • Six months of teaching experience
  • Bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development
  • 18 credits in ECE/Child Development
  • Supervised student teaching
  • Valid Arizona driver's license
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • CPR, first aid, food handler's certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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