Job Title : Co-Teacher
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Job Summary: With teacher, implements the agency's Head Start Early Childhood and Family Development program for a maximum of twenty children in a half-day program.

1. Works with teacher daily to plan, implement, and evaluate classroom educational curriculum, including leading small group activities.

2. Works with teacher to observe, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized educational and behavioral health plans for each child.

3. Participates with teacher in completing home visits and parent conferences as needed.

4. With the teacher, completes health, behavioral, and developmental screening for each child.

5. Within program guidelines, may share individual child and program information with parents.

6. Works with teacher to refer parents to resources within Head Start and the community.

7. Supports Center Manager and participates in (and evaluates) monthly parent meetings and other parent involvement activities.

Other:

1. If hired as a bilingual person, provides bilingual support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and six months documented experience working in a paid or volunteer position with pre-school age children in a licensed facility AND

Must posses at least a child development associate credential (CDA) and be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree OR be enrolled in a child development associate credential (CDA) program to be completed within 2 years of hire.  Child Parent Centers, Inc. will help you attain the required credential or degrees.

A copy of the certificate(s) or a copy of an official / unofficial transcript must be attached to the employment application.

2. Transportation Requirement:

Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and excellent driving record.

3. Federal, State, County, Legal/Licensing Requirements:

  • Provide proof of immunizations for childhood diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, and Tetanus, commonly known as MMR/DT) and must provide a clear Tuberculosis test or chest X-ray.
  • Able to pass a company paid physical exam.
  • Able to pass a FBI fingerprint and criminal record check.
  • Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
  • Must provide a copy of the state-required proof of auto insurance issued by insurance company every six months.
  • Submit a current Fingerprint Clearance Card OR be subject to undergo a federal and state criminal background check AND complete the necessary paperwork for a Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Special Requirement for Classroom/Home Base and Driver Positions:
Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in CPR training including Infants and Children.

Salary: $9.32/hr with proof of High School diploma or GED
$9.79/hr with proof of Child Development Associate
35-40 hours per week depending on center. 46 working weeks per year.

For a description of specific job responsibilities and an application call Child-Parent Centers, Inc. 520-623-2512 ext. 77398 or visit us at 602 E. 22nd St.