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Careers in Teaching Head Start
*Note: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the May hiring event will take place on Monday, May 22.
A Rewarding Role Where You Can Make A Big Difference.
Are you passionate about children and shaping their very bright futures? Do you want an exciting job close to home with competitive pay? We have opportunities available for caring, compassionate and creative people to join our team. If this sounds like you, then apply to Head Start today and start shaping lives for tomorrow.
Maricopa County has a generous benefits package including low-cost healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System. Our classrooms are fully stocked so that means YouTube Video you’re not paying out-of-pocket for supplies! We pay for your continuing education and offer plenty of professional development opportunities during work hours.
We Support You With
- Coaching and support from CDA Specialist
- Fully stocked classrooms (no out-of-pocket costs)
- Paid CDA certification (renewal, testing, fees)
- Paid CPR certification
- Paid Fingerprint Clearance card
- Paid First Aid certification
- Paid Food Handlers card
- Paid online courses
- Paid professional development during work
- Paid tuberculosis testing
Head Start Teachers Stock Their Classrooms
Maricopa County Head Start Locations
Maricopa County Early Head Start and Head Start are offered by the Early Education Division of the Human Services Department of Maricopa County. The Early Education Division is dedicated to ensuring children have the knowledge and skills to be successful in school and life through service delivery to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Head Start encompasses Head Start preschool programs, which primarily serve 3- and 4-year-old children, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
Looking for additional locations? The City of Phoenix and Catholic Charities offer Head Start programming in select areas.