Head Start Teacher Aide, Flagstaff

Head Start Teacher Aide, Flagstaff – Northern Arizona Council of Governments

Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level

This position operates under direct supervision and routine difficulty to assist the Teacher with planning and implementing classroom activities, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting children and families in accordance with all standards and regulations.

Salary: $18.16–18.99/hr
Hours: 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr

• Monitor and document classroom activities.
• Perform transitions from one activity to the next.
• Assist with preparation of lesson plans and applicable data entry.
• Assist with providing meals, clean‑up, and tooth brushing.
• Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible children and families.
• Assist with parent teaching and home visits.
• Perform data entry and filing tasks.
• Attend and participate in various meetings.
• Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure child safety.
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Level I: Entry level; must meet job requirements and have one year of experience working with preschool children.

Level II: Basic requirements with a Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) appropriate for the age group served, or a state‑awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the CDA requirement, plus one year of preschool experience.

• Criminal Background Check.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level I).
• TB Skin Test.
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually).

• Food Handlers license (within 6 months).
• CPR/First Aid/instructor (within 6 months).
• Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) – Level II only.

• Communication with children.

• Collaboration.
• Communication.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Cultural Competence.
• Discretion.
• Problem Solving.
• Teamwork.

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

Physical Exertion: Moderate to strong lift requirements: up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 30 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly.

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

Working Conditions: Regular exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, infectious disease; occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Travel: < 5% of the time.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, , HR.

Agency‑paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS), paid sick leave, and holiday pay.