Childcare Assistant Kids Club (F/T)Split Shift Required at Desert Canyon ES (110496)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

The Childcare Assistant supports the Pre-K or Preschool classroom teacher and the Childcare Specialist with planning and supervising the before- and/or after-school program.

Schedule

Split shift: 6:45 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. & 1:15 P.M. – 6:15 P.M.

Pay

Pay Grade: H

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pre-K/Preschool teacher with daily classroom operations
• Support on-site operations, including activity planning, staff supervision, and child supervision for Kids Club and/or Early Bird
• Maintain compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services Rules and Regulations
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, employees, and the community
• Keep the classroom teacher, 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 consistent with district and program policy
• Cultivate supportive relationships with the staff of the host school
• Assist with record keeping for the site
• Complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually per Arizona Department of Health Services regulations
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must meet staff qualifications to be a Facility Director’s designee under section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Written documentation of one of the following:
  • High school diploma 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 a closely related field at an accredited college or university, or
  • 30 actual training hours in early childhood or a closely related field
• One of the following licensing 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 early childhood, child development, or a closely related field, and 12 months of qualifying child care experience
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field, and 6 months of qualifying child care experience
  • Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field, and 3 months of qualifying child care experience
• If qualifying with less than an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours, must pass the ParaPro Assessment exam
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
• At the time of interview, provide:
  • A copy of a high school diploma or GED
  • A copy of college transcripts and/or diploma (if applicable)
  • Copies of training/workshop/seminar certificates (if applicable)
• After interviewing, recommended hires must provide:
  • Proof of a negative Mantoux TB test within the last year
  • A signed immunization statement against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, and pertussis
  • A valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
  • A signed Criminal History Affidavit
• 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

• Reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work

Return-to-work retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed without falling below minimum wage.