Head Start Floater Teacher

** Posting Date
** 01/06/26
** Final date to receive applications
** Open Until Filled
** Pay Range**$45,500 - $64,000 annually    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Human Services
** About the Position
** The Head Start Floater Teacher is a collaborative Maricopa County Early Education Division (EED) member. The Head Start Floater Teacher promotes active learning in the preschool classroom by implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences.  They will assist in creating a safe and nurturing environment in which 3-year-old to 5-year-old children can enhance their skills in language and literacy, cognitive development, approaches to learning, physical development, social-emotional development, and development of age-appropriate social and self-help skills.  

This position will support any Head Start classroom as needed and report to various worksites throughout their assigned area as requested by the supervisor.
** About the Early Education Division
** The Early Education Division is federally funded to administer center-based Head Start and Early Head Start early care and education along with community resources and referrals to support economically disadvantaged children to be ready for school and families to achieve self-sufficiency.  Currently, classrooms are operated through a mixed service delivery model of full-year, part-year, community and school-based sites; operated directly by Maricopa County and through contracted Child Care Partnerships.
** About the Department
** The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, home ownership independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness.

HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.
In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities.  Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives.
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** Proud to Offer
*** Work with a greater purpose
* Tuition reimbursement
* Exceptional work-life balance
* Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
* Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
* Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
* Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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** We Require
*** Six months of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-k setting
* Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or equivalent post-secondary degree which includes 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development
* Completion of supervised student teaching in an early childhood setting may substitute for the teaching experience requirement
** We Also Value
*** One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-k setting
* Bilingual in English/Spanish
* Preference is given to current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parents
** Job Contributions
*** Assist in implementing a responsive and evidence-based curriculum, classroom environment
* Utilizes developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs and interests of children and Head Start Program Performance Standards
* Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Head Start regulations and licensing requirements and program policies and procedures
* Respects and supports the diverse cultural and family backgrounds, treating each child and parent as an individual. Respects, values and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of Educational Plans
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