Assistant Teacher Floater

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? As an Assistant Teacher Floater, you will support Birth to Five or Head Start teaching teams in implementing active learning and ongoing assessment of development for preschool-age children.  We will count on you to provide developmentally appropriate, individualized experiences and to create a safe and nurturing environment. As an Assistant Teacher Floater, you will be part of a team that helps build stronger families and brighter tomorrows for our youngest residents of Maricopa County.

• Six months of experience working with young children aged birth to 5 OR

• Six months of practicum hours through an early childhood education program OR

• Six months of volunteering in an Early Head Start/Head Start program

• High school diploma or GED

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

• Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)

• Must obtain a CPR, first aid, and food handler’s certification within six weeks of hire

• Must complete Child Development Association Certification (CDA) within two years of hire. Maricopa County will cover the costs of CDA courses and testing fees for certification.  On-site coaching and support and paid time to work on courses and other certification requirements will be available

• Current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parents

• One year of work experience in a licensed childcare facility (age birth to 5) or practicum hours through an early childhood education program or volunteering in an Early Head Start/Head Start program or any combination

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Supervise children at all times in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Program policies to ensure their safety and well-being

• Maintain a safe and healthy indoor/outdoor classroom environment per program policies and procedures

• Navigate and utilize a variety of digital platforms and applications for data entry, documentation, and communication

• Assist the Teacher in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate and educationally enriching early childhood activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing, and program policies and procedures

• Support and promote each child’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development

• Completion and entry of child assessment level observations and developmentally appropriate screenings and other data entry 

• Assist the Teacher in conducting family orientations, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grant staff members

• Stay current on educational techniques and developmentally appropriate practices relating to early childhood development

• Work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs

• This position follows a full-year (213 days) schedule that is from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

• Work is performed in a classroom, playground, and office environment as assigned and is subject to change based on the program's needs

• This position requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles used on County business

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

• Must be able to stand, sit on the floor, and be indoors and outdoors for extended periods

• This position may have possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases

• This position is a floating position; you will be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site

• Non-floating positions may also be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.