Job Title : Teacher
(Request More Information About this Position and How to Apply)

Job Summary: Leads classroom staff in implementing the agency's Head Start Early Childhood and Family Development program for a maximum of twenty children in a half-day program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate they hold one of the following three credentials:

  1. A high school diploma/GED and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with documentation that indicates you will receive an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education by October 1, 2011.  Applicants must enroll in six credits per semester (spring, summer, and fall).  Upon hire and your request to enroll in classes, books and tuition will be provided by CPC.
  1. An Early Childhood degree (Associate or Baccalaureate).

  2. An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in a closely related field and coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education (21 credits in ECE).  

    Official or unofficial transcript must be attached to the employment application.

  3. Teacher positions require two years documented work experience with preschool children.

  4. To comply with the Arizona Department of Health Services’ regulations must be at least 21 years of age.

  5. Must be proficient in reading, writing, and oral communication in English, Spanish and Business Math.

Transportation Requirement:

A. Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and excellent driving record. Attach to application a copy of current valid Arizona license and three year driving record obtained from motor vehicle division.


Preferred Qualifications:

1. Work or volunteer experience with groups or individuals from a variety or ethnic and socio-economic groups.

2. Prior Head Start experiences.

3. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish.


Salary:

Teacher I     Grade 30 – $10.80/hr with proof of Child Development Associate credential and college transcripts. Through October 1, 2011 this position may be used on a restricted basis to temporarily fill a vacant position for which a degreed candidate has not been identified.

Teacher II    Grade 42 – $14.53/hr with proof of AA in Early Childhood Education or a BA degree in a closely related field and coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education (21 credits in ECE).  

Teacher IV   Grade 48- $16.85/hr with proof of BA in Early Childhood Education or a second major in Early Childhood Education.

35 to 40 hours per week and 46 to 52 weeks per year depending on center.

PLEASE NOTE:  Child-Parent Centers, Inc. reserves the right to change the job description for this position at any time.  This job opening is intended to provide information about the position for employee recruitment purposes only and is not intended to be the basis of any employee contract.

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.