Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

Opened Jan 16, 2026 Closing Jan 19, 2026 Organization Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Locations Scottsdale, AZ Contact Information

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

• Attach to application
• Fax
• Mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Under general supervision from the ECE Leader and/or Assistant Program Manager, the Assistant Teacher works as a team player in facilitating the learning process and supervision of children (two weeks – 5 years old) in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Early Childhood Program. Jointly supervises and participates in the training of children, parents, staff, and volunteers, as needed.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Other Characteristics

• Interacting with small children in learning and play situations
• Understanding and interpreting the problems of small children
• Working effectively on a team
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public school systems, community agencies and departments, vendors, parents, volunteers, SRPMIC staff, and the general public
• Using a computer and MS Office Suite application software
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing (ability)
• Follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines
• Interact comfortably and empathetically with people from diverse backgrounds
• Be adaptable, flexible, resourceful, energetic, creative, dependable, and punctual
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds such as, but not limited to, a child, materials and equipment, from one location to another
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including but not limited to, a photocopier, fax machine, calculator, and computer to fulfill job requirements
• Operate a variety of standard media equipment, including but not limited to, TV, VCR, camcorder, two-way radio, tape recorder, CD/cassette player, record player, and overhead projector to fulfill job requirements
• Operate a variety of standard household equipment, including but not limited to, washer, dryer, and vacuum to fulfill job requirements
• Handle food products, various supplies, and cleaning products, including but not limited to soap and bleach

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

Education:

Associate’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate’s degree (or higher) in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education including a minimum of 18 credit hours in Early Childhood or Child Development from an accredited college or university, and experience working with children ages two weeks to five years.

Preference:
Preference will be given for applicants with both the AA degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working with children ages two weeks to five years. Equivalency:
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered. Underfill Eligibility:
An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Examples of Tasks

Coordinates with the Teacher(s) and Teacher Aide(s) in all phases of the ECE Center classroom to ensure a well managed purposeful program responsive to all participants' needs. Maintains scheduled center activities, follows lesson plans, and documents accordingly. Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations. Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures.

Follows guidelines set in the SRPMIC and ECE Policies and Procedures Manual. Implements the performance standards as reflected in the SRPMIC ECE Program Plan. Writes observations for developmental milestones for children in the classroom. Assists with the implementation of lesson plans and ensuring plans are in line with Head Start Arizona early learning standards. Assumes the Teacher's…