Preschool Teacher - Temporary Assignment - UCP of Central Arizona

A teacher is responsible for the general supervision and mana...

    Minimum Education and Experience:

High school diploma

At least six months early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare facility.

    Preferred:

24 credit hours from an accredited college, including at least 12 credit hours of coursework in early childhood or child development and/or at least twelve months early childhood education experience in a licensed child care facility.

AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and at least eighteen months early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare facility.

    Requirements: 

Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card

Negative results of a Mantoux TB test

Maricopa County Food Handler Certification

Must be 18 years of age or older

Immunization verification

Knowledge of:

Child development.

Developmentally appropriate practice.

Appropriate guidance techniques.

Inclusion practices for children with special needs.

Curriculum planning and implementation.

Child assessment methods.

Effective oral and written communication.

AZ DHS Child care licensing rules and regulations.

AZ First Things First.

Ability to:

Embrace new ideas

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Work independently and as part of a team.

Communicate effectively with all levels of staff, parents and children, both orally and in writing.

Bend, kneel or crouch in order to lift children and work on the floor.

Be available for assigned but flexible weekly schedule.

Attend meetings, trainings and UCP Learning Center events as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and

manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

Training Requirements

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a classroom environment, inside and out of doors with moderate to high noise levels and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.