Head Start Program Trainer

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$19.48/hr - $24.35/hr

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential.

WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices.

Under supervision, provide assistance to center staff through structured training according to federal Head Start Performance Standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Work in collaboration with the Head Start management team and Content Area Specialists (Health, Mental Health, Education, Disabilities & Family and Community Engagement) to deliver group and/or individual training to center-based staff throughout the service area.
• Assess the competency levels of newly assigned center-based staff as it relates to specific positions. Report findings to the Area Manager and direct supervisor. Use structured onboarding checklists to ensure new staff receive all necessary trainings.
• Provide staff with training and technical assistance that address areas of need (Creative Curriculum, My Teaching Strategies, Ready Rosie and/or Child Plus). Develop individual training plans and provide ongoing direct support and guidance.
• Individualize training and instruction based on needs of trainee using a variety of strategies including role modeling and reflection.
• Train and guide staff to create environments and opportunities which promote children’s growth and development in all developmental domains, (language and literacy, health and physical development, approaches to learning, social emotional development, creative arts, science, mathematics).
• Ensure teaching staff implement “The Creative Curriculum” with fidelity. Ensure classroom materials are used effectively to support school readiness goals.
• Ensure new staff are trained and properly implementing health and safety procedures.
• Work in collaboration with center managers to provide ongoing support and training based on employee needs.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings and trainings with management team, center staff, community partners, and professional development technical assistance staff.
• Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel may be required.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed.
• Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality of information and a positive image of WACOG.
• Perform other duties as necessary to carry out the administrative/ programmatic goals and objectives of WACOG and/or department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Family & Consumer Science, Social Work, or related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Within one year, become trained in Environment Rating Scales (ECERS and ITERS), become CLASS Observer certified, and become proficient in the strategies of the Pyramid Model.

• Five or more years of experience teaching, training, or onboarding employees with experience writing and managing training, project, or onboarding plans.

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Arizona driver license, MVR Report of Acceptable Driving Record, and proof of vehicle liability insurance.
• Current Health Physical and TB clearance.
• Current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card/ Criminal History Affidavit/Central Registry Background Check.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Ability to secure and…