education Surprise, AZ
Job description
This position will require working one evening shift and one weekend day a month and will require driving to other community locations to provide programming and services throughout our grant region (Surprise, El Mirage, Waddell, and Wittmann).
This is a grant funded position.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, family studies, social work or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience working with families with children birth to age 5. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
First Things First programming experience and grant management experience preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must provide proof of having a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) from the Arizona Department of Public Safety within 7 days of hire -OR- provide proof of having applied for the Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) within 7 days of hire. (The cost of obtaining an FCC will be provided by the Human Services & Community Vitality department.)
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience meets the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
- E-Verify
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
