Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
paid holiday
Employee Recognition Program
Paid Time Off
paid sick days
Preventative services
Wellness rewards
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
telemedicine services
401(k) retirement plan
Pet care discount
Life Mart purchase discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Cell reimbursement
Identity Theft Protection
voluntary benefits
Job Description
The Migrant Head Start program is a dedicated initiative focused on providing full-day, full-year educational and developmental services to children aged 0-5 years from migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families. These families often engage in hand-picked and row crop labor, representing some of the most vital yet underserved communities in the agricultural landscape. The program recognizes the unique challenges faced by these families—such as mobility, access to consistent childcare, and ensuring educational readiness—and addresses these needs through comprehensive early childhood development services. Operating within a supportive and culturally attuned framework, the Migrant Head Start program fosters school readiness... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Six months experience teaching preschool aged children
- Compliance with state and federal early childhood education regulations
- Basic keyboard skills and computer literacy
- Ability to actively supervise children at all times
- Preferred bilingual Spanish/English
- Preferred experience with early childhood screening and assessment tools
- Preferred experience working with culturally diverse and low-income families
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education preferred
- Coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education in related fields
- Six months of experience teaching preschool aged children
- Experience with Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening and other early childhood assessment tools preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Experience working with culturally diverse and low-income families preferred
- Basic keyboard and computer software skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe
Job Duties
- Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success
- Provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children age 3-5 in a center-based classroom
- Work as part of a center based interdisciplinary team supporting child development in all areas
- Provide education, disabilities, health, and social service support to families
- Abide by all applicable state and federal regulations including Head Start Program Performance Standards and Arizona Department of Health Services guidelines
- Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times in all environments
- Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment
- Facilitate health practices to keep children safe during school bus rides, and indoor and outdoor activities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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