Head Start Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

HEAD START TEACHER HIRING SALARY: $18.23-$19.23 PER HOUR THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential.

WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general supervision, develop and implement age and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to promote the social competence, cognitive and language development, and physical growth of pre-school children.

For full job description of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description. WACOG offers excellent benefits to full-time employees that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, Voluntary Life, HSA, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement and civil duty leave, referral incentives, as well as credential renewal reimbursements.

EOE/ADA Attachment(s): 2300 Head Start Teacher-43-D.pdf