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 Teacher II’s to join the team in our Early Education Services Department.
We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to build a classroom of learning for children receiving services.
In this role, you will spend most of your time providing a fun, positive, safe and secure classroom environment for eight children as well supervising and supporting your teacher I. Play will guide your day as you create an energetic classroom filled with activities that meet the needs of children’s interests and differing skills. You will encourage responsibility, independence, and problem solve through open-ended questions while maintaining a clean and organized classroom with your Teacher I’s support. 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.
To be considered you must have:
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- 2+ years of related experiences
- Other Early Head Start Requirements include
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development OR
- Unrelated Associates Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages 0-3 and 480 hours of professional experience in a 0-3 age group setting
- A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license.
- A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
- Spanish/English bilingual capabilities preferred
You are a star candidate if you have the above, and:
- Demonstrate center’s expectations for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.
- Speak with children in a friendly, positive, courteous manner while listening to children with attention and respect to create a positive learning environment where routines are established through trust.
- CPR & First Aid
- Food Handlers Card
- Dedicated to contributing to a culture of kindness with children in care
To apply please log onto our Child Crisis Arizona Careers Web Page
If you would like more information about our Early Head Start Program and open position you can contact Alicia Medina Dockens at (480) 834-9424