About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Early Childhood Education / Head Start services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Preschool Resource Staff to provide flexible coverage across Head Start centers in the community. This role fills short- and long-term absences in classrooms, kitchens, and custodial positions. Ideal candidates are dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced early childhood settings. This position supports professional growth, including training and assistance toward credentials such as a CDA.

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What you’ll do

• Substitute across classroom, food service (kitchen), and custodial assignments as needed (short-term and long-term).
• Follow lead teacher and site supervisor directions to implement daily routines, curriculum supports, and safety practices.
• Supervise and engage children in individual and small-group experiences to support development and learning.
• Prepare and serve meals according to CACFP and Head Start requirements; maintain kitchen sanitation and inventory.
• Perform custodial tasks using checklists (daily/weekly/monthly), maintain playground and facility safety, and secure buildings.
• Support recordkeeping tasks while substituting (child progress notes, meal counts, inventory, safety logs).
• Participate in parent involvement activities, home visits, and parent conferences when requested.
• Travel between centers in the community as assignments require; report to different supervisors when placed at other sites.

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Qualifications

Minimum (required)

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start.
• Able to pass a company-paid physical exam and DES Centralized Background Check before starting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Desired

• Six months’ experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool classroom services.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (infants and children) and Food Handler’s Certificate (AZ).

Required after hire

• Immunizations/proof (MMR, Tdap) and TB self-assessment.
• Maintain fingerprint clearance and annual DES background check.
• Willingness to travel between sites, including company vehicles when required.

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Schedule, location & pay

• Employment type: Full-time (scheduled to work 8 hours/day; posted as 30 hours/week funding).
• Typical shift: Day (Monday–Friday), variable between 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM; some evenings/weekends may be required.
• Location: Duncan, AZ (assignments across community Head Start centers).
• Pay: $15.55–$16.03 per hour (hourly, classified position).

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Benefits

• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave per policy).
• Medical, dental, vision plans; FSA/HSA options; supplemental insurances.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution once eligibility is met; 401(k) deferral options.
• Professional development support and financial assistance for early childhood credentials and degrees.

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Working conditions & physical requirements

• Indoor classroom (temperature controlled) and outdoor playground exposure to weather.
• Possible exposure to communicable illnesses and cleaning chemicals.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, running/jogging, and getting up/down from floor or small chairs.
• May lift children (up to 40 lbs) frequently; push/pull furniture and supplies (up to ~50 lbs) occasionally.
• Work may include kitchen tasks with potential exposure to higher temperatures and sharp tools.

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Competencies & personal attributes

• Accountability, dependability, and good attendance.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and safety focus.
• Strong listening and relationship-building skills.
• Teamwork, valuing diversity, and commitment to continual learning.
• Basic technology literacy for recordkeeping and communications.

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Notes

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Duties, responsibilities, and schedules may change with or without notice depending on community and program needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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