Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.

OVERVIEW: The Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans in a licensed child and preschool facility for children ages 3-6; evaluates children and supervises Teacher Assistants and Program Aides as needed. Assists with the childcare, after school and summer activities programs for children 5-12. May coordinate the transportation of children for the after school and summer programs.

OTHER: $500.00 (gross) hiring bonus for selected candidate(s) paid on first payroll.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Corporate Director of Human Resources.

• Working toward a Child Development Associates (CDA) certificate or Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field
• 1 year teaching experience in an Early Childhood licensed or in a recreation facility
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills: spelling, grammar, proofreading, and punctuation; oral and written communications are clear and concise, using appropriate style, grammar and tone
• Ability to lift 20 pounds 10% of work time, and bend, stoop, climb, and reach

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional years of experience working in an early childhood education or recreation facility
• Has CDA, AA, or other degree in Early Child Education or related area
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

REGULATORY:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver's License, proof of insurance, and 39-Month MVR Report
• Pass criminal background check and Department of Child Services Central Registry check
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/AED & First Aid maintained throughout employment (company paid)
• Pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (company paid)
• Obtain and maintain Food Handler's Permit throughout employment (company paid)
• Obtaining immunizations, including TB Test / TB Chest X-Ray and maintain throughout employment (company paid)

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.