This job was posted by : For more information, please see: 3-21-2022nnNORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTSnn(NACOG)nnTEACHERnnDepartment: Head StartnnBand: 9, 12, 15nnFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (9), Exempt (12, 15)nnReports to: Center DirectornnPOSITION SUMMARY:nnWorking under general supervision and with moderate difficulty, this posi?on is responsible for instruc?ngnnpreschool-aged children in ac?vi?es designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.nnESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:nnInstructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate ac?vi?es to encourage growth innnall areas of childhood developmentnnDevelops and maintains trus?ng rela?onships with children and families to ensure a successfulnnlearning environmentnnDevelops and implements weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliancennAssigns du?es to staff and monitors work to ensure a successful learning environmentnnCompletes and submits paperwork (logs, reports) to document program compliancennCleans and prepares classrooms regularly to ensure a safe, healthy learning environmentnnCompletes regular playground and classroom inspec?on checklists to ensure a safe, healthynnlearning environmentnnConducts health screenings for Head Start children (vision, hearing, mental health, and physicalnnhealth)nnPlans and conducts parent-teacher conferences to establish and assess progress toward familynngoalsnnOther related du?es as assigned.nnEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:nnLevel I: Childhood Development Associate Creden?al (CDA) that is age appropriate to the children beingnnserved; or a state-awarded cer?ficate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for annCDA.nnLevel II: Associate degree in Early Childhood Educa?on or Child Development; or an Associate Degree in annfiled related to Early Childhood Educa?on or child Development with experience teaching preschoolnnchildren and a State-awarded cer?ficate to teach in a preschool program.nn(Approved: 3-21-2022nnTEACHER . . . Con?nuednnLevel III: Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Educa?on or Child Development; or annBA or BS in a field related to Early Childhood Educa?on or Child Development with experience teachingnnpreschool children and a State-awarded cer?ficate to teach in a preschool program.nnLevel IV: Masters Degree in Early Childhood Educa?on or Child Development; and 36 credit hours in EarlynnChildhood Educa?on or Child Development beyond undergraduate level.nnCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:nnCriminal Background ChecknnFingerprint Clearance Card, Level InnTB Skin TestnnCERTIFICATES & LICENSES:nnFood Handlers license (within 6 months)nnCPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)nnTECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:nnAZ Early Learning StandardsnnBehavior managementnnChildhood developmentnnEarly childhood educa?onnnHead Start Performance StandardsnnGENERAL COMPETENCIES:nnCollabora?onnnCommunica?onnnConflict resolu?onnnCultural competencennDiscre?onnnIni?a?ve/innova?onnnMentoring/trainingnnProblem solving skillsnnTRAVEL REQUIRED:nn? < 5% X < 25% ? < 50% ? < 75% ? 100%nn(Approved: 3-21-2022nnTEACHER . . . Con?nuednnPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:nnPhysical Ac?vity: Frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,nncrouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, li?ing, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repeve mo?on.nnOccasional si?ng and pulling.nnPhysical exer?on: ___ Sedentary; __ Light; _X_Medium; __ Heavy; __ Very Heavy. Work involvesnnexerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up tonn10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.nnVisual requirement s: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; andnnreading.nnWorking condi?ons: Regular exposure to poten?al physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infec?ousnndisease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather condi?ons.nnNACOG is an affirma?ve ac?on and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considera?on fornnemployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orienta?on, na?onal origin, disability,nnveteran status, gene?c informa?on, or any ot