TEACHER II

Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable. By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families. This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes. In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.

YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter! And we believe that every child matters too! Safe Kids, Strong Families

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serving as the primary caregiver in the classroom for 4 children and assigning 4 children to the Teacher I.
• Developing and posting a weekly classroom lesson plan, including challenging and appropriate activities which are responsible to children’s changing needs, interests and skills
• Developing an individualized plan for each child, including developmental as well as IFSP goals
• Completing child-centered home visits for each enrolled child as required
• Completing parent-teacher conferences as required
• Speaking with children in a friendly, positive, courteous manner and listening to children with attention and respect
• Actively participating in and reinforcing children’s play
• Establishing consistent rules and behavioral expectations and conveying them clearly and consistently by using positive guidance methods
• Maintaining a consistent yet flexible daily schedule where routines are established which enable children to predict events and develop a basic sense of trust
• Observing children to modify and enrich the learning environment
• Supporting classroom goals as well as goals for individual children and ensuring that individual plans are consistently implemented
• Recognizing and allowing for individual differences in development and abilities when assisting in the planning of activities and learning experiences
• Encouraging responsibility and independence in children as they are ready
• Promoting problem solving through open-ended questions and suggestions
• Maintaining a clean and organized classroom
• Continually observing and documenting children’s progress, growth and development
• Completing all required forms and assigned paperwork; including CACFP mealtime documentation
• Supervising staff with clear and respectful direction and feedback
• Models Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process: they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment).
• Must also be able to successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a 5-year clean driving record
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 2 years of related experience
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development, ORUnrelated Associates Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages 0-3 and 480 hours of professional experience in a 0-3 age group setting

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Heath Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Calm app Subscription

*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*

Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.

Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities.