Child-Parent Centers Job Fair Nov. 11

TUCSON, AZ — A Head Start program that has been teaching Tucson kids for more than 50 years is hiring again, and it's opening its own doors to do it. Child-Parent Centers is holding a job fair on Wednesday, November 11, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at its administration building, 602 E. 22nd St., for preschool teachers, family educators, drivers and custodians.

Bring a driver's license, a resume and proof of education. You don't need a fingerprint clearance card to apply; Child-Parent Centers says it will help you get one.

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📍 Child-Parent Centers Job Fair at a Glance

Event	Child-Parent Centers Head Start Job Fair
Date	Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Time	1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location	Child-Parent Centers, 602 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85713
Format	In person, single-employer job fair
Positions	Preschool Lead Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Family Educator, Driver, Custodian
What to bring	Driver's license, resume, proof of education
Questions	520-623-2512

🏆 Who Child-Parent Centers Is

Child-Parent Centers has been running Head Start programs for 54 years, and its administration building sits on East 22nd Street, south of downtown. Its own numbers: about 600 employees, 65 locations across five counties and roughly 3,000 children from birth to age 5, plus pregnant mothers. Services run in classrooms, in family child care homes and in families' own homes.

It's a place people stay. The organization says more than half of its employees have been there ten years or longer, a notable number in a field known for turnover.

This is a regular recruiter on the local circuit. Child-Parent Centers held hiring days at its 22nd Street building in March, June and August, and recruited at the Pima County Community Job Fair at the Kino Event Center on October 6. The November 11 fair, listed on the Pima County One-Stop events calendar, is the next chance to talk with them face to face.

💼 The Head Start Jobs on the Table

Preschool Lead Teacher typically runs a Head Start classroom: lesson planning, tracking each child's progress and working with parents.
Preschool Teacher typically works alongside the lead in the classroom.
Family Educator is the family-facing side of Head Start. In most programs that means working with parents on their child's development, often through home visits.
Driver is on the list too. The flyer doesn't spell out the duties, so check the posting for the exact license and driving-record requirements.
Custodians keep the classrooms and buildings clean and safe for kids under five.

Child-Parent Centers hasn't said how many openings it is filling or which centers they're at. Current postings are on the Child-Parent Centers careers page.

✅ Teacher Requirements and the Fingerprint Card

Head Start sets its own education bar for teachers. Under federal Head Start rules, center-based preschool teachers need at least an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development, or a degree in a related field with equivalent coursework and preschool teaching experience. That's why the flyer asks for proof of education. Unofficial transcripts showing your graduation date work if your diploma has gone missing.

Earned your degree outside the U.S.? Child-Parent Centers asks for an education evaluation, not just a translation, and its careers page points to evaluation services that handle it.

The fingerprint clearance card is the other hurdle in Arizona child care. Here's the good news: you don't need one to apply, and Child-Parent Centers says it helps new hires with both the application and the cost.

💰 Pay and Benefits

Pay isn't listed on the flyer or the careers page. Ask about it at the fair, or check each posting.

The benefits are published, and they're strong for the field. Child-Parent Centers lists 23 to 26 paid holidays a year that follow the school calendar, including fall, winter and spring breaks. There's a choice of three PPO medical plans and two dental plans, vision coverage, employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan with an employer contribution. Perks include classroom materials paid for by the organization, professional development, personalized coaching, education reimbursement and eligibility for student loan forgiveness.

One thing to know about the wage floor: with 65 locations, it depends on where your center is. Inside Tucson city limits the 2026 minimum is $15.45 an hour. In unincorporated Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley, South Tucson and the rest of Arizona, the state minimum of $15.15 applies. Our guide to Arizona's 2026 minimum wage explains the difference.

What It Means for Tucson Job Seekers

This job fair is a good fit for:

Early childhood teachers with an associate's or bachelor's in ECE who want school-calendar breaks and a stable employer.
Recent Pima Community College and UA grads in early childhood or child development looking for their first classroom.
Parents and career changers who want work that tracks the school year.
Drivers and custodians who want steady work and a full benefits package.

Explore the roles:

For the bigger picture, browse our education and teaching careers hub.

More Tucson Hiring Events This Fall

The week before, on Thursday, November 5, the Pima County Career Fair brings county departments to the Kino Event Center. Earlier, the DREAM Job Fair on October 27 serves job seekers with disabilities, and Nesco Resource hires on October 28 for assembly and custodian jobs. Our Fall 2026 job fairs guide tracks the rest of the season.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Child-Parent Centers job fair?

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Child-Parent Centers, 602 E. 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85713.

What jobs is Child-Parent Centers hiring for?

The job fair flyer lists Preschool Lead Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Family Educator, Driver and Custodian positions.

What should I bring to the job fair?

A driver's license, a resume and proof of education. Unofficial transcripts showing your graduation date are accepted for the education review.

Do I need a fingerprint clearance card to apply?

No. Child-Parent Centers says you don't need one to apply, and it helps new hires with the application and purchase.

What education do Head Start preschool teachers need?

Federal Head Start rules require center-based preschool teachers to have at least an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development, or a related degree with equivalent coursework and preschool teaching experience.

Does Child-Parent Centers offer benefits?

Yes. It lists 23 to 26 paid holidays a year that follow the school calendar, medical, dental and vision plans, a retirement plan with an employer contribution, education reimbursement and student loan forgiveness eligibility.

Child-Parent Centers has spent more than half a century getting Tucson's youngest kids ready for school. Bring your transcripts on November 11 and see whether a classroom there fits you.

Child-Parent Centers Head Start Job Fair Nov. 11: Preschool Teacher, Driver and Custodian Jobs in Tucson