The Head Start Teacher II manages classroom operations and supervises the Assistant Teacher to ensure the safety and well-being of children. They develop and implement age-appropriate, multicultural curricula aligned with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 credit hours in child development. Additional requirements include a valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to pass multiple background and fingerprint clearances.
Function: The Head Start Teacher II is responsible for the operations of the classroom as well as the supervision of the Assistant Teacher I.
Essential
Job
Duties:
Assumes responsibility for the supervision, care, and welfare of 20 classroom children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
Ensure a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and secure learning environment.
Develops, organizes, and implements age-appropriate child education curriculum (Creative Curriculum for Preschool) Plans classroom and outdoor 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 through lesson plans that align with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
Effectively serves children with disabilities and their families, making appropriate adaptations for any disabilities and supporting IEP goal achievement. Participates in IEP discussions.
Support Dual Language Learner teaching practices with a focus on English Language Acquisition and continued development of the home language
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and Office of Head Start Performance Standards regulations, Arizona licensing requirements, CACFP requirements. and program policies and procedures
Respects, values, supports each child and family background and facilitates parent participation as equal partners in all aspects of the Educational Plans
Develops and maintains positive relationships with each family, site team members, community agencies, community partners, and grantee staff members
Completing child-centered home visits and parent-teacher conferences for each enrolled child as required
Completes developmental and social-emotional screenings; ASQ and DECA for all children within 45 days of enrollment, and accurately documents child health information.
Completes regular and ongoing child assessments according to program guidelines and Learning Genie
Always Implement Active Supervision strategies, indoors and outdoors, following Active Supervision and Traveling Transition policies and procedures.
Establish consistent rules and behavioral expectations by using positive guidance methods
Maintain a consistent yet flexible daily schedule where routines are established which enable children to predict events and develop a basic sense of trust
Supporting goals for individual children and ensuring that individual plans are consistently implemented
Complete all required forms and assigned paperwork including CACFP mealtime documentationQualificationsTraining,
Education,
Experience
Requirements:
Associates, Bachelor or Master Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credit hours in child development coursework
At least 6 months experience in direct service delivery to preschool children preferred
Excellent organization, time management, written/verbal communication skills and computer proficiency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one prior to employment
Must pass a Central Registry Background Check, CAN State Registry Check, and Criminal History Check
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License and pass an Agency driver’s test
Must have a clean driving record for past 5 years
Physical
Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must pass an initial health examination, that includes screeners or tests for communicable diseases. Must sign a statement declaring they have necessary immunizations
Market context
Arizona classroom teacher demand is steady
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.
