Early Head Start Teacher

** Posting Date
** 12/31/25
** 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
*** As a teacher, you will be excited to learn about other added benefits, including:
** Paid continuing education, professional development, and tuition reimbursement
* Paid Child Development Association Certification (CDA) that you can earn on the job!  With this certification you can grow in your Head Start career by advancing into teaching positions.
* Candidates without required credentials are encouraged to apply for the Teaching Assistant while they earn their CDA.
* Amazing health and wellness programs including Pet Insurance!  Our health insurance plans are more than competitive, with the option to earn a wellness incentive payback of $60 per month.
* Free Office of Head Start  membership

Be the spark that lights our children’s future. Become an Early Head Start Teacher!
** 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 of Human Services
** 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  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.

Join our team and unlock your potential!
** 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
*** Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or an equivalent college degree with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Infant/Toddler Development,
** OR
* ** High school diploma or GED
** AND**  + Currently enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or…