***All interested applicants MUST submit an application at www.wacog.com/careers to be considered***
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Under close supervision, partner with classroom staff to support developmentally sensitive care while helping engage typical and atypical students in classroom settings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Assume responsibility for the care, safety, and welfare of the children through active supervision; take responsibility for the daily operations in the classroom; abide by the Program Standard of Conduct.
2) Apply age appropriate teaching techniques and positive behavior management skills while working with preschool age children. Provide children a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment through positive behavior management techniques and constant ("Active") supervision during all activities including instructional, playground, combined staff and child meal times, hand washing, and teeth brushing.
3) Become familiar with the classroom and individual child's needs, including known allergies, lesson plans, schedule, and routine; engage with the children immediately and consistently.
4) Understand and adhere to WACOG and applicable external regulations, policies and procedures, and safety standards to include Head Start Program Performance Standards, Arizona Child Care Licensing, CACFP, and all Mandated Reporters requirements regarding suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
5) Build rapports with all children in the classroom. This includes the ability to maintain eye contact, self-regulate, practice patience, establish routines, create consistency and provide a safe environment. The candidate will also attend to children in crisis, promote mindfulness, model deep breathing and de-escalate challenging situations.
6) Maintain respectful partnerships with families, including communicating with parents professionally, that support family well-being, strong relationships between parents and their children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children.
7) Become familiar with weekly lesson plans that align with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and WACOG's School Readiness Goals to ensure children's daily experiences provide multi-cultural and dual language opportunities that lead to improvements in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth.
8) Provide ongoing observations to evaluate each child's growth and development while maintaining the confidentiality of child, family and program information.
9) Attend parent/teacher conferences as needed.
10) Actively participate to build and maintain a professional and collaborative instructional team that includes Teachers, Assistant Teachers, parents, and volunteers; mentor and lead other classroom staff.
11) Clean and disinfect assigned areas on a regular basis and as needed.
12) Develop professionally by taking educational training or workshops as required.
13) Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel may be required.
14) Maintain reliable and predictable attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed.
15) Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality of information and a positive image of WACOG.
16) Perform other duties as necessary to carry out the administrative/ programmatic goals and objectives of WAGOG and/or department.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Per Head Start Program Performance Standards, currently:
Enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years of hire, or enrolled in an Associate degree in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of hire, providing continuous enrollment, or
Combination of education and experience that meets the core competencies of the program position
Per Arizona Licensing Requirements (R9-5-401), currently:
Minimum of current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class, to be completed within two years of hire.
WACOG REQUIREMENT- must provide proof of continuous enrollment/progress each Spring/Fall semester; Must be willing to complete additional training related to trauma
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or
Early Childhood Education Certificate or
Behavioral Health AA/BA/BS with a combination of one-year experience working with behavior issues.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card/ Criminal History Affidavit/Central Registry Background Check
Current Health Physical and TB clearance
CPR and 1st Aid Certification
Arizona Food Handler’s Certificate
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
(May be required to drive an agency vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle for WACOG business are required to carry liability insurance minimums. For purposes of commercial vehicle insurance, minimum age to be covered is 21 years old.)
EOE/ADA
***All interested applicants MUST submit an application at www.wacog.com/careers to be considered***
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kingman, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
