Assistant Teacher

About the role

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? As an Assistant Teacher, you will work with Birth to Five or Head Start teaching teams to implement 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 environment per program policies and procedures
• Navigate and utilize a variety of digital platforms and applications for data entry, documentation, and communication
• Aid 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 child’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development
• Complete and enter child assessment level observations, developmentally appropriate screenings, and other data entry
• Assist 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

Requirements

• Six months of experience working with young children aged birth to 5 OR
• Six months of practicum hours through an early childhood education program OR
• Six months of volunteering in an Early Head Start/Head Start program
• High school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parents
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish (may be required for some positions)

Skills

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

Benefits

• Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid Child Development Association Certification (CDA) that you can earn on the job!
• Amazing health and wellness programs, including Pet Insurance!
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Pay

Pay Range $16.00 - $22.00 hourly

Schedule

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