Childcare Assistant Kids Club - Cheyenne TS (110578)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Pre-K /Preschool teacher with daily operation of the classroom
• Aid with the on-site operations including the planning of activities, supervision of staff and children for Kids Club and/or Early Bird
• Maintain compliance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Rules and Regulations
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community
• Keep the classroom teacher, the Childcare Specialist and Child Care Coordinator informed of staff and student activities
• Order necessary supplies to carry out program activities
• Maintain an inventory of equipment at the site
• Maintain acceptable behavior standards and ensure consistency with district and program policy
• Cultivate supportive relationships with the staff of the host school
• Aid with record keeping for the site
• Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Arizona Department of Health Services regulations
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Must meet the staff qualifications to be a Facility Directors designee under section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative code
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and provide written documentation of one of the following:
• A high school or high school equivalency diploma
• 12 months of qualifying child care experience and completion of at least 3 credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university
• 30 actual training hours in early childhood or closely related field
• Licenses Requirements N.A.C., C.D.A.,C.C.P. or C.P.C. credential and at least 12 months of qualifying child care experience
• A minimum of 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field, and 12 months of qualifying child care experience
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field, and 6 months of qualifying child care experience
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field, and 3 months of qualifying child care experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge Of SKILLS

• Background in early childhood education or related fields
• Experience with school age and/or Pre-K/Preschool children in a group setting
• Hold current first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain within 30 days
• Effective communication skills
• Physical Requirements