Posting Date
03/09/26
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
$40,000- $57,500 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
Contractor with Benefits
Department
Human Services
About the Position
Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? As a Head Start Teacher, you will promote active learning in a preschool classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. We will count on you to use cognitive-developmental approaches to enhance the students’ language and literacy skills. As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent education, parent engagement, and family support activities.
We offer various classroom sites across the county. Our classrooms are welcoming and designed for interactive learning by children and their families. We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 with 20 students per classroom to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention that the county provides the supplies needed to support our teaching staff? We also offer to be part of a compassionate team of early education professionals who believe in the mission of preparing these children for future school success.
Be the spark that lights our children’s path to success, and become a Head Start Teacher!
Classroom Locations for Head Start Teacher (Contract)
About Us
Together, we can thrive.
In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life. We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youth and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve financial success and enable seniors to live independently.
Join our team and unlock your potential!
Proud to Offer
We Require
One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting
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
We Also Value
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or an equivalent college degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development or infant/toddler development
Two or more years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of the classroom children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
Develops, organizes, and implements age-appropriate child education curriculum
Plans classroom experiences that meet different developmental stages, interests, temperaments, learning styles, languages, and cultural backgrounds
Develops and implements a multicultural curriculum that utilizes developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs and interests of students
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and Office of Head Start Performance Standards regulations, Arizona licensing requirements, and program policies and procedures
Respects, values, supports each child and family background and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of the Educational Plans
Develops and maintains positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members
Working Conditions
Background check and Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card upon hire
Medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire
Follows a full-year schedule, typically comprised of 2,088 hours annually, with classrooms operating Monday-Friday
Classroom, playground, and office environment with possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious disease
Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler’s certification within six weeks of hire
Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday using a private or County vehicle
Ability to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site occasionally
Ability to stand, sit on the floor, be indoors/outdoors for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work with children with special needs, IEPs, 504s, and various medical conditions
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is comprised of Superior Court, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation, which includes juvenile detention. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is the fourth largest trial court system in the nation and, along with its 3,200 employees, is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of the community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. For more information, visit www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov.
Mission
Our mission is clear and simple: We are dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch.
Vision
In pursuit of this mission, our employees are reminded to keep our vision as part of their daily work—committing themselves to excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law… every person, every day, every time.
Values
The Judicial Branch achieves both our mission and vision through the application of our values; Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Safety.
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