Childcare Specialist - PreK - Laguna ES (134701)

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The job Childcare Specialist is done for the purposes of assisting the Child Care Coordinator with the planning of the before and after school program and the on-site supervision of children and staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Responsible for the on-site operations including the planning of activities, supervision of staff and children and maintaining compliance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Rules and Regulations.
• Order the 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.
• Affix 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 duties of a similar nature or level as assigned, including but not limited to coverage of Early Bird and Pre-K / Preschool and camps.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet the staff qualifications to be a Facility Director 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.
  • 24 months of qualifying child care experience and completion of at least 6 credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university.
  • 60 actual training hours in early childhood or closely related field and 12 hours in program administration, planning development or management.
• N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P. or C.P.C. credential and at least 18 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.

LICENSES

• Proof of the qualifications listed in ARS R9-5-401 (see above) at the time of their interview including:
  • 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).
  • A valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge Of
• SKILLS:
• Skill In

BACKGROUND

• Background in early childhood education or related fields.
• Experience with school age 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.