Childcare Assistant PreK at Cherokee Elementary School [95606]

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The job Childcare Assistant is done for the purposes of assisting the Pre-K or Preschool classroom teacher and the Childcare Specialist with the planning and supervision of the before and or after school program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Pre-K /Preschool teacher with daily operation of the classroom
• Assist 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 make sure that behavior is consistent with district and program policy.
• Cultivate supportive relationships with the staff of the host school.
• Assist with record keeping for the site.
• Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Arizona Department of Health Services regulations.
• Other job related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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:
• High school or high school equivalency diploma,
• 12 months of qualifying child care experience and completion of at least 3credit 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 & CERTIFICATIONS

• 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
• Community Schools will require that staff must also pass the ParaPro Assessment exam if qualifying with less than an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge Of

SKILLS

• Skills In:
• 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
• Positions in this class typically require:
• 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.
• The use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.
• Note The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.