Teacher Ii - Mesa, United States - Child Crisis Arizona

Child Crisis Arizona

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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 that are responsible for children's changing needs, interests, and skills
Developing an individualized plan for each child, including developmental as well as IFSP goals
Completing childcentered home visits for each enrolled child as required
Completing parentteacher 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 enables 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 problemsolving through openended 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

Associates Degree
2+ years of related experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Other requirements for Early Head Start include
Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to infant/toddler development, OR
Unrelated Associates Degree with 120 hours of formal early education training covering ages 03 and 480 hours of professional experience in a 03 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

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*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, and families of diverse cultures, 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 sensitivi