Posting Date 03/09/26
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Pay Range $40,000- $57,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type Contractor with Benefits
Department Human Services
About the Position
Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? As a Head Start Teacher, you will promote active learning in a preschool classroom by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. We will count on you to use cognitive-developmental approaches to enhance the students' language and literacy skills. As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent education, parent engagement, and family support activities.
We offer various classroom sites across the county. Our classrooms are welcoming and designed for interactive learning by children and their families. We offer a low teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 with 20 students per classroom to provide the greatest opportunity for a healthy and effective learning environment. Did we mention that the county provides the supplies needed to support our teaching staff? We also offer to be part of a compassionate team of early education professionals who believe in the mission of preparing these children for future school success.
Be the spark that lights our children's path to success, and become a Head Start Teacher!
Classroom Locations for Head Start Teacher (Contract)
Valor on 8th - 1001 E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Lindbergh - 930 S Lazona Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
About Us
Together, we can thrive. In Human Services, we focus on maximizing potential and providing support and resources for all stages of life. We partner with families and communities to encourage children to learn, invite youth and adults to cultivate professional skills, guide families to achieve financial success and enable seniors to live independently. Join our team and unlock your potential!
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
One year of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public pre-kindergarten setting
Associates degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or an equivalent college degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development, or infant/toddler development
We Also Value
Bachelors degree in early childhood education, child development, or an equivalent college degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development or infant/toddler development
Two or more years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of the classroom children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
Develops, organizes, and implements age-appropriate child education curriculum
Plans classroom experiences that meet different developmental stages, interests, temperaments, learning styles, languages, and cultural backgrounds
Develops and implements a multicultural curriculum that utilizes developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs and interests of students
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and Of