2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I - Flexible/Part Time - Multiple Positions

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a CE Childcare Associate I to provide support in the classroom. This role involves assisting in the personal and emotional growth of students, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience with children. Responsibilities include administering first aid, implementing instructional programs, and communicating with teachers and parents. This position offers a flexible schedule with a pay rate of $16.48/hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of child development stages and methods of motivating children.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom by assisting with personal care needs.
• Implement instructional programs under supervision.
• Monitor student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Record keeping

Scheduling

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position

Grade 15, $16.48/hour (not to exceed 29 hours/week). Available in both Mascot and Pre‑K. Timesheet/Temporary Position.

Purpose Statement

The job of CE Childcare Associate I is to provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom, with specific responsibility for implementing programs for the personal and emotional growth of referred students; assisting in the monitoring of behaviors; and communicating observations to teachers, parents, and administrators.

This job reports to CE Childcare Associate V.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid to provide immediate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Assists students as needed with diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc., to address personal care needs.
• Assists the site manager with age‑appropriate activities by working with individuals or small groups (games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Communicates with internal personnel to convey and/or receive information required to perform job functions.
• Completes a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually to meet mandated requirements per Department of Health Services regulations.
• Distributes instructional and/or play materials to provide required supplies.
• Establishes positive individual relationships to build student confidence and self‑esteem.
• Implements, under the supervision of the assigned site manager, instructional programs and lesson plans to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records to ensure availability of items, provide written reference, and create a safe, comfortable, supportive learning environment while meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintains acceptable behavior standards to ensure consistency with district and program policy.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various settings (snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, field trips, classroom, homework time, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes quiet or active, age‑appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities to actively participate in learning activities with children.
• Prepares nutritional snacks, lunches, bottles, etc. to comply with established guidelines.
• Provides ongoing feedback to inform supervisor, teacher, and parents of students' progress.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee to ensure safety and meet district requirements.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Skills: Preparing and maintaining accurate records; scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; using basic, job‑related equipment; flexibility working with others; problem‑solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Knowledge: Basic math; reading and following instructions; understanding multi‑step written and oral instructions; stages of child development; methods of motivating and controlling children; awareness of codes, regulations, and laws related to counseling students.
• Abilities: Ability to schedule activities; gather data; operate equipment; work with a diversity of individuals; communicate with varied backgrounds; maintain confidentiality; adapt to changing priorities; work as part of a team; provide direction and leadership.

Responsibilities

Working with immediate supervision; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilizing resources from other units as needed; impacting the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. It is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job‑related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

None specified.

Required Documents, Certificates and Licenses

• Level One Fingerprint Card – fee of $67 CPR Certificate
• Copy of MMR Vaccination Record First Aid Certificate
• Copy of High School Diploma

Continuing Education / Training

• CPR Certificate Renewal
• First Aid Certificate Renewal

Clearances

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Visit: www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt.

EEO Statement

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. For inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.