Pinal Gila Community Child Services
Location
Casa Grande, Arizona
The Home Base Teacher delivers comprehensive early childhood education and support services to families with children aged 0-5 within their homes. This includes implementing curriculum, conducting assessments, and partnering with families to promote healthy parent-child relationships.
Candidates must have a CDA in home visitation or an Associate degree in social work or a related field, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. At least one year of experience in early childhood education, social services, or healthcare is required along with a valid driver's license and necessary certifications.
Minimum of a Home visitation CDA or an AA degree in social work or related field required. BA degree preferred. One year working in; Early Care & Education, Social Services, Education, Home Visitation, or Health Care. Preferred experience working with local community resources, diverse cultures, & adults. Advanced Beginner to intermediate computer skills, internet and e-mail. Maintain Arizona Driver's License, proof of insurance, fingerprint card, Social Security card, CPR and First Aid, Food handlers Card, and provide a vehicle for program business, as needed. Health Questionnaire is required at hire and will be updated every 3 years. Meet all agencies, state and federal required immunizations or have an approved exemption on file. Employee must be able to read, write, and understand English. Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge in Head Start Program Performance Standards, Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensure, and familiar with community resources available to families in assigned community. Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the ongoing needs of the enrolled families. Intermediate to excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external customers. Proficiency in building productive, collaborative relationships. Capacity to assist with program goals and objectives, and implement new procedures as directed. Ability to work semi-independently under specific time frames and with complex and sensitive information. Work collaboratively with sites, program, and community. Capable of understanding DCS mandated reporting system, signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. Physical Requirements: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 40 lbs., run 50 feet, and demonstrate exercises - jumping jacks, leg lifts, etc. Working Conditions: Position commutes to client homes and some work may be performed in a home, office, class, or community setting where minimal exposure to injury does exists. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and average at least 40 hours per week. There will be work variations in work hours due to employee special projects, deadlines, and other concerns. PGCCS employees have the possibility of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials through collateral duty to their routine work assignments, such as rendering first aid if need arises, and seldom exposure to vibration, toxic conditions, odors, dust, mold, and poor ventilation.
Market context
Arizona classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in early childhood settings where schools and programs need educators with the right coursework and clearances. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for degree alignment, a Level One fingerprint clearance card, and a valid Arizona Driver’s License, while benefits such as PTO, medical coverage, and retirement options can influence decisions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your coursework and clearance status before applying.
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