Preschool Resource Staff

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Roberts Head Start - Tucson, AZ 85711Position Type: 40 hours/week - year roundEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDSalary Range: $15.45 - $15.93 HourlyTravel Percentage: In TownJob Shift: Day (M-F) Approx 7:30am - 4:30pmJob Category: EducationLevel: Entry

Position Type: 40 hours/week, year-round

Salary Range: $15.45 - $15.84 per hour

Travel %: In Town

Job Shift: Day (M-F), variable schedule between 7:30am – 5:30pm, work is in-person and has limited eligibility for remote work, may require working some evenings and weekends.

Location: Roberts Head Start 1945 South Columbus Blvd Tucson, AZ 85711

Classification: Hourly

Supervisor: Center Director

Supervises: None

Job Summary 

Child-Parent Centers (CPC) is seeking professionals who share our values and principles for building trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Successful candidates welcome individual differences and perspectives, respect cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and are sensitive to current circumstances. Candidates display a commitment to teamwork, open communication, and are eager to work in a fast-paced, high quality preschool environment. This is a great opportunity for organized and dependable early childhood professionals with strong work ethic and a desire to grow. CPC provides opportunities and financial support for housed substitutes to grow professionally including attainment of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an associate degree, and potentially a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development.  If you are interested in working in an early childhood center and are interested in joining our growing team, we encourage you to apply. 

The Resource Staff position is an entry-level full-time position that provides coverage for staff absences or position vacancies for the classroom, kitchen, or custodial positions at Head Start Centers located in the community. This position is funded to work 8 hours per day Monday through Friday. The Resource Staff has a “home” center; however, it could be placed in short-term (less than 10 days) or long-term (10 days or more) assignments at other locations depending upon the agency's needs. The ideal candidate must be able to work on a flexible schedule with limited advance notice. This position requires the applicant to be able to report to and from different centers within the community. The Resource Staff position requires strong communication skills, ability to adjust to different circumstances, willingness to report to different supervisors, and good attendance. 

Benefits: 

Paid Leave: 26 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 10 days each year thereafter, and 5 days paid Personal leave first year, 8 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days Sick paid leave each year.
Insurance benefits: dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer).
Retirement Plan Agency: contribution after years of services and hours of eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must be 18 years of age.
High School Diploma OR GED
Read, write, and speak English.
Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date. 

Required Competencies: 

Accountability and Dependability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Safety Focus
Listening
Building Relationships
Teamwork
Development and Continual Learning
Technology 

Other Requirements (post hire) 

Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed. 
May require travel outside their assigned area in a company-owned vehicle. Travel could begin before daylight hours and continue after sundown in some situations.
Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis Self-Assessment.
Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
Able to pass a criminal background check.
Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid Training/CPR training including Infants and Children.
Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current a Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the Arizona health department. 

Desired Qualifications: 

Six (6) months prior experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
Possess a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) for preschool classroom-based services.
Possess an associate degree from a recognized educational institution in the field of Early Childhood Education or closely relate