Salary Breakdown
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Average
$32,930
ANNUAL
$15.83
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,020
ANNUAL
$13.47
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,310
ANNUAL
$14.09
HOURLY
Expert Level
$46,590
ANNUAL
$22.40
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood
Associate's Degree
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Top Expected Tasks
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
01
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
02
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
03
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
04
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
05
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
06
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
07
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
08
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
09
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
10
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
11
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
12
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Originality
Job Opportunities
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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Head Start Substitute I - Teacher Aide
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Winslow, AZ 86047Posted 1 day$14.63/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute I -Teacher Aide directly works with all children in the classroom. Assists the classroom Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate early childhood activities with the assistance of parent volunteers. Works under the supervision of the Teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing planned activities
Actively participates in classroom operations. Assist Supervising Teacher in development of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and developmental assessment goals, demonstrate positive staff and child interactions. Assist with implementing appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, setting goals and objectives, conducting on-going child assessment system including observation and, collection of work samples. Assist in planning classroom activities and reinforce behavior management.
Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start Activities.
Communicate with families on a daily basis.
Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible Head Start children and families.
Assist with (2) home visits per child each year.
Assist with the planning and implementation of parent meetings and related parent activities.
Assist with parent/teacher conferences ensuring that parents are kept informed about their child’s progress
Participate in Head Start Family Style Meal Service program. Assist children in serving food, practicing appropriate table behavior, and good nutritional habits using CACFP guidelines.
Maintain strict child & family confidentiality.
Assists with children’s screenings and follow up activities including but not limited to audio, vision, height/weight, anemia, Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting district and federal deadlines
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Experience and training equivalent to High School Diploma or GED and experience working with preschool children. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute II - Teacher
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Williams, AZ 86046Posted 1 day$19.13/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.
Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute II - Teacher
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Winslow, AZ 86047Posted 1 day$19.13/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.
Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute II - Teacher
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) St. Johns, AZ 85936Posted 1 day$19.13/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.
Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute I - Teacher Aide
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) St. Johns, AZ 85936Posted 1 day$14.63/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute I -Teacher Aide directly works with all children in the classroom. Assists the classroom Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate early childhood activities with the assistance of parent volunteers. Works under the supervision of the Teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing planned activities
Actively participates in classroom operations. Assist Supervising Teacher in development of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and developmental assessment goals, demonstrate positive staff and child interactions. Assist with implementing appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, setting goals and objectives, conducting on-going child assessment system including observation and, collection of work samples. Assist in planning classroom activities and reinforce behavior management.
Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start Activities.
Communicate with families on a daily basis.
Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible Head Start children and families.
Assist with (2) home visits per child each year.
Assist with the planning and implementation of parent meetings and related parent activities.
Assist with parent/teacher conferences ensuring that parents are kept informed about their child’s progress
Participate in Head Start Family Style Meal Service program. Assist children in serving food, practicing appropriate table behavior, and good nutritional habits using CACFP guidelines.
Maintain strict child & family confidentiality.
Assists with children’s screenings and follow up activities including but not limited to audio, vision, height/weight, anemia, Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting district and federal deadlines
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Experience and training equivalent to High School Diploma or GED and experience working with preschool children. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute II - Teacher
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Springerville, AZ 85938Posted 1 day$19.13/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.
Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute I - Teacher Aide
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Springerville, AZ 85938Posted 1 day$14.63/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute I -Teacher Aide directly works with all children in the classroom. Assists the classroom Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate early childhood activities with the assistance of parent volunteers. Works under the supervision of the Teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing planned activities
Actively participates in classroom operations. Assist Supervising Teacher in development of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and developmental assessment goals, demonstrate positive staff and child interactions. Assist with implementing appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, setting goals and objectives, conducting on-going child assessment system including observation and, collection of work samples. Assist in planning classroom activities and reinforce behavior management.
Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start Activities.
Communicate with families on a daily basis.
Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible Head Start children and families.
Assist with (2) home visits per child each year.
Assist with the planning and implementation of parent meetings and related parent activities.
Assist with parent/teacher conferences ensuring that parents are kept informed about their child’s progress
Participate in Head Start Family Style Meal Service program. Assist children in serving food, practicing appropriate table behavior, and good nutritional habits using CACFP guidelines.
Maintain strict child & family confidentiality.
Assists with children’s screenings and follow up activities including but not limited to audio, vision, height/weight, anemia, Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting district and federal deadlines
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Experience and training equivalent to High School Diploma or GED and experience working with preschool children. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute I - Teacher Aide
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Show Low, AZ 85901Posted 1 day$14.63/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute I -Teacher Aide directly works with all children in the classroom. Assists the classroom Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate early childhood activities with the assistance of parent volunteers. Works under the supervision of the Teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing planned activities
Actively participates in classroom operations. Assist Supervising Teacher in development of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and developmental assessment goals, demonstrate positive staff and child interactions. Assist with implementing appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, setting goals and objectives, conducting on-going child assessment system including observation and, collection of work samples. Assist in planning classroom activities and reinforce behavior management.
Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start Activities.
Communicate with families on a daily basis.
Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible Head Start children and families.
Assist with (2) home visits per child each year.
Assist with the planning and implementation of parent meetings and related parent activities.
Assist with parent/teacher conferences ensuring that parents are kept informed about their child’s progress
Participate in Head Start Family Style Meal Service program. Assist children in serving food, practicing appropriate table behavior, and good nutritional habits using CACFP guidelines.
Maintain strict child & family confidentiality.
Assists with children’s screenings and follow up activities including but not limited to audio, vision, height/weight, anemia, Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting district and federal deadlines
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Experience and training equivalent to High School Diploma or GED and experience working with preschool children. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute II - Teacher
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Show Low, AZ 85901Posted 1 day$19.13/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.
Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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Head Start Substitute II - Teacher
Northern Arizona Council Of Governments (NACOG) Chino Valley, AZ 86323Posted 1 day$19.13/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Substitute Teacher works with all children in the classroom and assists the Center Director in developing appropriate Early Childhood Education programs that meet the developmental needs of all children and their families. Works under the supervision of the Center Director and performs his/her duties in the absence of the Director, as assigned. Assists with record-keeping responsibilities and in facilitating parent participation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and assist children in performing activities
Responsible for classroom operations, including developing developmentally appropriate lessons plans including language development, pre-math skills, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and developmental assessment goals. Demonstrate appropriate staff and child interactions. Implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals, implement and monitor improvement plans and objectives, implement child assessment system including on-going observation, and collection of work samples, plan classroom activities and behavior management.
Assists the Center Director in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aide, parent and community volunteers, interns, Special Needs Teacher Aides, in all activities. Role model appropriate teaching techniques. Encourage positive staff/child interactions.
Coordinate and/or administer screenings of children, but not limited to: audio, vision, height, weight anemia, Individual Education Plan (IEP), mental health, developmental as needed: complete proper documentation and conduct follow-up to social services and other referrals.
Communicate daily with families. Assist with parent meetings and assist other staff in working with parents.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences a minimum of two (2) times per year per child. Coordinate and carry out a minimum of two (2) home visits per year per child.
Disseminate all Head Start operational directives and other information as directed by Supervisor, to center staff and parents.
Help to identify family needs and develop family action plans.
Assists in the ongoing recruitment and enrollment of eligible children for the program.
Participates and follow through with successful public school transition planning.
Implement family style meal services and nutritional activities for children and their families using CACFP guidelines.
Complete reports as assigned by supervisor, with accuracy and timeliness.
High tolerance for paperwork, documentation and meeting program and federal deadlines
Maintain strict child& family confidentiality.
Participate in family staffing and conduct associated follow up activities as required.
Conduct health and safety checks in classroom and in the playground. Report needed repairs timely.
Oversees inventory and control of classroom supplies and materials
Works with center staff, when applicable, to ensure that the center is kept sanitary and within the local, state, and national health and safety regulations
Performs related duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of assigned Teacher Aides and Special Needs Teacher Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring and counseling; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must have experience and training equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 hours of ECE and student teaching. Must have experience in a preschool program. Must meet all health and licensing regulations as prescribed by the Arizona Health Services Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-motivated. Preschool classroom experience or related experience necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be bondable. Bilingual proficiency and/or experience working with multicultural setting preferred.
Other Skills and abilities
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos demonstrating the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write simple correspondence. Must be effective presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Must be able to apply common sense understanding. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates and Licenses
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Handlers Certification if required by the County Health Department
Obtain CPR and First Aide Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.
Benefits include: Sick Pay
Field of InterestBehavioral Science and Human Services
Employment TypePart Time
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