Preschool Teacher

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Santa Rosa, Head Start – Tucson, AZ85701
• Position Type: 35‑40 hours/week (mid July through mid June); may require occasional evening or weekend work due to special events
• Hourly Salary: $19.10 – $20.21
• Travel Percentage:
  In Town
• Job Shift: Day (M‑F) approx 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Supervisor:
  Lead Teacher

• Paid Leave – 26 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year (up to 10 days per year thereafter), 5 days paid Personal leave first year (8 days thereafter), up to 5 days Sick paid leave per year
• Insurance – dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, child ($25,000 basic life and accidental death and disability provided by employer)
• Retirement – Agency contribution after years of service and hours eligibility criteria are met;
  Employee 401(k) deferral once criteria are met

• Must be 18years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Associate’s degree from a recognized institution in early childhood education OR an associate’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in early childhood education or child development coursework
• One (1) year documented work experience with preschool children
• Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and excellent driving record

• Accountability and Dependability
• Safety Focus
• Listening
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Self‑Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Development and Continual Learning
• Technology

• Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed
• Must be able to travel outside assigned area in company‑owned vehicle, potentially before daylight hours and after sundown
• Provide proof of immunizations: MMR, Tdap, and Tuberculosis assessment
• Able to pass company paid physical exam prior to starting work
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Must prove right to work in the USA (Federal I‑9)
• Must possess or maintain current certification in First Aid/CPR for Infants and Children
• Must possess or maintain a Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the Arizona health department

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related program with a minimum of 18 credits in early childhood education or child development
• Five (5) years of work or volunteer experience with diverse groups or individuals, or with Head Start
• Able to read, write, speak and understand Spanish

• Indoor classroom – temperature controlled
• Outdoor playground – exposure to hot and cold
• Possible exposure to communicable illness, blood‑borne pathogens
• Exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Frequently: Stooping, bending, reaching; moving quickly around objects (run, jump, jog); up and down from carpet/floor and/or 12‑14inches chairs; lift children (3‑5year old children) 30‑40lb

Occasionally: Picking up and dropping off supplies; push and pull furniture 20‑50lb; lifting ±50lb

• Implement the Languages of Learning curriculum minimum 6.75hours/day, four days per week
• Conduct at least two parent conferences and two home visits each program year
• Create and maintain a healthy, clean, and safe environment with universal precautions and regular sanitation
• Develop and implement child supervision and count systems, and active supervision plan
• Teach health and safety rules through routines such as hand washing, fire drills, crossing streets
• Set learning goals and plan experiences using knowledge of each…