Northern Arizona Council of Governments·Snowflake, Arizona
This role supports the continuity of care for children by ensuring classroom supervision, health, and safety in the absence of regular staff. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, food preparation, and maintaining compliance with programmatic standards and regulations.
$15.15/hr, Up to 35 hrs/wk
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Working under direct supervision and with routine difficulty, this position is responsible for supporting the continuity of care for enrolled children in the program. This role ensures classroom operational supervision of children, health and safety, and quality program services, including preparation of meals and snacks in the absence of the assigned regular staff member in adherence with all standards and regulations.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Welcomes families daily, ensures daily attendance activities, engage with parents to participate and volunteer in program activities, and maintain confidentiality in adherence with established programmatic
Assist and actively participate in classroom and outdoor activities ensuring active supervision, health, and safety of children, in accordance with established programmatic systems, standards and regulations.
Assist with indoor and outdoor learning activities and learning environments, reinforcing behavior management and positive guidance/interactions aligning with the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, and other established evidence-based child assessment
Assist the supervising Teacher in the development of lesson plans and curriculum activities that support language development, cognitive, social-emotional and pre-math skills measured by the program’s individualized assessment tools and adherence to program compliance. Collect child observations and child work
Complete assigned documentation and maintain compliance with mandatory child abuse reporting protocol to ensure record keeping requirements and protocols for all standards and
Assist with food preparation, serving meals/snacks, cleans and maintains the food preparation and storage areas and equipment, and practices safety and sanitation in preparation and storage of food in accordance with established programmatic systems, standards and regulations.
Participate in the family style meal program ensuring table behavior and good nutritional habits in accordance with established compliance
Assist with screenings and follow-up activities to ensure regulatory compliance with development/health screenings and
Assist with parent/teacher conferences to ensure programmatic compliance with standards and regulations.
Other related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED; a strong interest in working directly with children up to age five, and successful completion of training and orientation
Six months of experience in early childcare in a licensed facility.
Note: Head Start will assist employees with obtaining certifications and licenses listed above
Travel required: □ XXX < 5% □ < 25% □ < 50% □ < 75% □ 100%
Frequent standing, sitti ng, finger use, talking, listening, and repetitive motion. Occasional walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
Sedentary; _X_ Light; Medium; Heavy; _ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, H R@nacog.org. [R@nacog.org]
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits: Include: Paid sick leave
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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