TEACHER I- Early Head Start

Job Details Location: Phoenix, AZ 85008 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.68 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever‑changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. Our Early Head Start programs are ready to hire TeacherI’s to join the team in our Early Education Services Department. We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to building a classroom of learning for children receiving services. Responsibilities In this role, you will spend most of your time providing support to the TeacherII in a fun, positive classroom setting, creating an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills. You will encourage responsibility, independence, and problem‑solving through open‑ended questions while maintaining a clean and organized classroom under the guidance of your TeacherII. Meal times are a regular routine that allows you to help facilitate a variety of self‑help skills while ensuring accurate documentation of the CACFP meal program. Qualifications Spanish/English bilingual capabilities Child Development Associates Credential or equivalent 1 year of related experience Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or a related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development, OR an unrelated Associate’s Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages0‑3 and 480 hours of professional experience in a0‑3 age group setting A level1 fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting Desired Attributes Demonstrate sensitivity and competency related to diversity and cultural awareness Speak with children in a friendly, positive, courteous manner while listening with attention and respect to create a positive learning environment where routines are established through trust CPR & First Aid certification Food Handlers Card Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401(k) with company match Generous amount of PTO Staff Appreciation Activities Training and ongoing professional development opportunities Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Child Crisis Arizona