Early Head Start Teacher

Job overview

The Early Head Start Teacher role is onsite in Camp Verde, AZ. Pay is $19.78–$26.50 per hour, with a stated schedule of 40 hours per week and 46 weeks per year. The role supports preschool-aged children through the Northern Arizona Council of Governments’ Head Start program. The teacher plans and leads developmentally appropriate activities to promote children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth. The role also supports a safe learning environment, builds relationships with children and families, documents program compliance, and works with families to assess progress toward goals.

What you'll do

• Instruct children and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities
• develop trusting relationships with children and families
• create and implement weekly lesson plans
• assign duties to staff and monitor work
• complete program logs and reports
• prepare and inspect classrooms and playgrounds
• conduct health screenings
• plan and conduct parent-teacher conferences
• perform related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start teacher

early childhood education

preschool

child development

lesson planning

family engagement

health screenings

camp verde az

northern arizona council of governments

$19.78–$26.50/hr

40 hours/week

46 weeks/year

health and dental benefits

arizona state retirement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Agency-paid health, dental, and vision
• Arizona State Retirement System
• paid sick leave and holiday pay.

Why this role

The posting lists four qualification levels, ranging from an age-appropriate Child Development Associate credential or qualifying state certificate to a master's degree with additional early childhood education credits. Food handler and CPR/first aid/interrater credentials are required within six months.

About the employer

Northern Arizona Council of Governments is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.