Non-profit Organization Management · 201 to 500 employees
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) is a regional organization dedicated to strengthening communities and improving quality of life across Apache, Coconino, Navajo, and Yavapai counties. Through collaboration, planning, education, and advocacy, we deliver essential programs and services that empower individuals, families, and local governments to thrive.
Our services include the Aging Program (Area Agency on Aging), promoting independence and dignity for older adults and caregivers; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Services, enhancing infrastructure, reducing poverty, and expanding economic opportunity; Head Start and Early Head Start, supporting early learning, family engagement, and school readiness; Planning, advancing regional coordination in housing, transportation, and economic development; and Weatherization Assistance, helping households improve energy efficiency, safety, and cost savings.
For more than five decades, we’ve been a trusted partner in advancing opportunity and improving lives across Northern Arizona. Our work has helped families achieve self-sufficiency, prepared children for lifelong success, promoted independence for older adults, and created sustainable, energy-efficient homes. We continue to drive positive change through collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to the people and communities we serve.
$19.78-26.50/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr
Summary
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 general supervision and with moderate difficulty, this position is
responsible for instructing preschool-aged children in activities designed to
promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Instructs children and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities to
encourage growth in all areas of childhood development
* Develops and maintains trusting relationships with children and families to
ensure a successful learning environment
* Develops and implements weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance
* Assigns duties to staff and monitors work to ensure a successful learning
environment
* Completes and submits paperwork (logs, reports) to document program
compliance
* Cleans and prepares classrooms regularly to ensure a safe, healthy learning
environment
* Completes regular playground and classroom inspection checklists to ensure a
safe, healthy learning environment
* Conducts health screenings for Head Start children (vision, hearing, mental
health, and physical health)
* Plans and conducts parent-teacher conferences to establish and assess
progress toward family goals
* Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Level I: Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) that is age
appropriate to the children being served; or a state-awarded certificated for
preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA.
Level II: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;
or an Associate Degree in a filed related to Early Childhood Education or child
Development with experience teaching preschool children and a State-awarded
certificate to teach in a preschool program.
Level III: Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood
Education or Child Development; or a BA or BS in a field related to Early
Childhood Education or Child Development with experience teaching preschool
children and a State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program.
Level IV: Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; and
36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development beyond
undergraduate level.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
* Criminal Background Check
* Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
* TB Skin Test
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
* Food Handlers license (within 6 months)
* CPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
* AZ Early Learning Standards
* Behavior management
* Childhood development
* Early childhood education
* Head Start Performance Standards
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
* Collaboration
* Communication
* Conflict resolution
* Cultural competence
* Discretion
* Initiative/innovation
* Mentoring/training
* Problem solving skills
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
X < 5% □ < 25% □ < 50% □ < 75% □ 100%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Activity: Frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing,
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, lifting,
finger use, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion. Occasional sitting and
pulling.
Physical exertion: ___ Sedentary; __ Light; _X_Medium; __ Heavy; __ Very
Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up
to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to
move objects.
Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data;
viewing a computer screen; and reading.
Working conditions: Regular exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous
chemicals, and infectious disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather
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, 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 individual with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request
reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895,
HR@nacog.org [HR@nacog.org].
Benefits include: Agency paid health, dental, vision; Arizona State Retirement
(ASRS); Paid sick leave & holiday pay
