2026-27 CE Childcare Associate V - Mascot - Various Locations

About the role

The job of CE Childcare Associate V is done for the purpose of providing support to the Community Education program within assigned sites with specific responsibility for designing, organizing, directing and teaching the activities of the Mascot Club program at the school site; planning, organizing and supervising the duties of the staff; and participating in providing the holiday and summer camp programs.

Responsibilities

• Achieves satisfactory inspection reports for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Child Care Licensure Division of the Department of Health Services.
• Adapts classroom activities for the purpose of accommodating children with special needs.
• Attends regular staff meetings and meetings with the CE Childcare Program Manager for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with teachers, parents, staff of the host school for the purpose of serving as liaison between Community Education, parents and host site staff.
• Completes a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements per Department of Health Services regulations.
• Designs activities of the Mascot Club program for the purpose of organizing, directing and teaching the activities at the school site.
• Maintains accurate records (e.g. student enrollment and attendance, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains equipment and site facility for the purpose of ensuring the equipment, bathrooms, floor tiles, lights, etc. are in safe working order, and arranging for repairs or replacement when needed.
• Monitors staff and program for the purpose of assuring conformity to Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Office of Childcare Licensure regulations.
• Oversees students and staff for the purpose of assuring their safety.
• Participates in providing the holiday and summer camp programs for the purpose of enriching student experiences in appropriate curriculum and recreation.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Prepares lessons and activities for the purpose of enriching student experiences in appropriate curriculum.
• Prepares logs, reports, and documents (e.g. monthly lesson plans, supply lists, behavioral/accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of assisting with record keeping for the site, conveying information, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Procures necessary supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items needed to carry out planned program activities.
• Supervises site instructors and support staff for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall grant objectives.
• Trains and monitors department staff regarding quality indicators of the National School Age Care Alliance for the purpose of ensuring adherence and familiarity of its regulations.

Qualifications

• Job related experience is desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of at least 6 credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university or 60 actual hours of instruction.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field & 3 months of childcare experience.