Early Head Start Teacher, Camp Verde

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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.

Description
Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty, this position is responsible for instructing preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Instructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities to encourage growth in all areas of childhood development
• Develops and maintains trusting relationships with children and families to ensure a successful learning environment
• Develops and implements weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance
• Assigns duties to staff and monitors work to ensure a successful learning environment
• Completes and submits paperwork (logs, reports) to document program compliance
• Cleans and prepares classrooms regularly to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment
• Completes regular playground and classroom inspection checklists to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment
• Conducts health screenings for Head Start children (vision, hearing, mental health, and physical health)
• Plans and conducts parent-teacher conferences to establish and assess progress toward family goals
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

Level I:
Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) or a state-awarded certificated for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA.

Level II:
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or related field with experience teaching preschool children and a State-awarded certificate.

Level III:
Bachelors of Art or Science in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or related field with experience and certification.

Level IV:
Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with 36 credit hours beyond undergraduate level.

Conditions Of Employment

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• TB Skin Test

Certificates & Licenses

• Food Handlers license (within 6 months)
• CPR/First Aid (within 6 months)

Technical Competencies

• AZ Early Learning Standards
• Behavior management
• Childhood development
• Early childhood education
• Head Start Performance Standards

General Competencies

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Cultural competence
• Discretion
• Initiative/innovation
• Mentoring/training
• Problem solving skills

Travel Required

□ < 5% X < 25% □ < 50% □ 75% □ 100%

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Physical Activity:
Frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, lifting, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion. Occasional sitting and pulling.

Physical exertion:
Medium; work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements:
Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; reading.

Working conditions:
Regular exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, , HR.

Benefits:
Agency paid health, dental, vision;
Arizona State Retirement (ASRS);
Paid sick leave & holiday pay

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organization Management