2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I - PreK & Mascot - Copper Canyon ES

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley USD 69 Community Education in Phoenix, Arizona, is hiring a Childcare Associate I for PreK & Mascot at Copper Canyon Elementary School. The role runs 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

(0.75 FTE) for 9 months, 6 hours per day, with a $16.48/hour pay rate. Responsibilities include supporting instructional programs, supervising students, and communicating progress to teachers and parents. Qualifications include a high school diploma and ability to follow instructions, manage groups, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand stages of child development and motivate children.
• Flexibility to work with others and manage multiple data points.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid for ill or injured children.
• Assists students with personal care tasks as needed.
• Works with small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Communicates with teachers, parents and administrators.
• Completes mandated training hours per year.
• Maintains records and clean instructional materials.

Skills

Record keeping

Basic math

Instruction following

Child engagement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I - PreK & Mascot - Copper Canyon ES

Paradise Valley USD 69 Community Education - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5844043

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: .75 FTE

Salary: $16.48 Non Interim

Job Description

Location: Copper Canyon Elementary School

Program Length: 9 months, 6 hours/day

Grade: 15

Pay: $16.48/hour

Non-Interim Position

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Purpose Statement

The job of CE Childcare Associate I is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for implementing programs for the personal and emotional growth of the 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 for the purpose of providing immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assists students as needed with (e.g., diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of addressing personal care needs.
• Assists the site manager with age appropriate activities by working with individual or small groups of children (e.g., games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Communicates with internal for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Completes a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements per Department of Health Services regulations.
• Distributes instructional and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies.
• Establishes positive individual relationships for the purpose of building student confidence and self esteem.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned site manager, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe, comfortable, supportive learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintains acceptable behavior standards for the purpose of ensuring that behavior is consistent with district and program policy.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, field trips, classroom, homework time, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes quiet or active, age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.
• Prepares nutritional snacks, lunches, bottles, etc. for the purpose of complying with established guidelines.
• Provides ongoing feedback for the purpose of informing supervisor, teacher, and parents of students' progress.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS: preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE: basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Stages of child development; methods of motivating and controlling children; and awareness of codes, regulations and laws related to counseling students.

ABILITY: scheduling activities; gathering and/or collating data; using basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; operate equipment using standardized methods. Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: 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. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

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 Educ./Training

• CPR Certificate Renewal
• First Aid Certificate Renewal

Clearances

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

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. Any person having 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) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]