2026-27 CE Childcare Associate V - Mascot - Various Locations

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,116 - 31,499; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is looking for a CE Childcare Associate V based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves designing and directing activities for the Mascot Club program, overseeing staff duties, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in early childhood education, and the ability to work with diverse groups. The position offers a chance to enrich student experiences and contribute to community education.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in child development or teaching is desired.
• Ability to adapt activities for children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach the Mascot Club program activities.
• Oversee staff and ensure safety of children.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Safety practices

Communication with diverse groups

Maintaining accurate records

Positive reinforcement techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 credit hours in early childhood or related field

C.D.A. Credential

Job description

Overview

Purpose Statement
The job of CE Childcare Associate V is to provide support to the Community Education program within the assigned site, with responsibility for designing, organizing, directing and teaching the Mascot Club program at the school site; planning, organizing and supervising staff duties; and participating in the holiday and summer camp programs.

Location & Term
2026-27 CE Childcare Associate V – Various Locations
12 months, 8 hours/day
Non Interim Position
Grade 21: $19.46/hr
Work Dates: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

Reporting
Reports to CE Childcare Coordinator

Essential Functions

• Achieves satisfactory inspection reports for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Child Care Licensure Division of the Department of Health Services.
• Adapts classroom activities for the purpose of accommodating children with special needs.
• Attends regular staff meetings and meetings with the CE Childcare Program Manager for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with teachers, parents, staff of the host school for the purpose of serving as liaison between Community Education, parents and host site staff.
• Completes a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements per Department of Health Services regulations.
• Designs activities of the Mascot Club program for the purpose of organizing, directing and teaching the activities at the school site.
• Maintains accurate records (e.g., student enrollment and attendance) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Monitors staff and program for the purpose of assuring conformity to Arizona Department of Health Services and Office of Childcare Licensure regulations.
• Monitors equipment and site facilities for the purpose of ensuring equipment, bathrooms, floor tiles, lights, etc., are in safe working order, and arranging for repairs or replacement when needed.
• Oversees students and staff for the purpose of assuring their safety.
• Participates in providing the holiday and summer camp programs for the purpose of enriching student experiences in appropriate curriculum and recreation.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, evaluating, supervising) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing and achieving objectives within budget.
• Plans lessons and activities for the purpose of enriching student experiences in appropriate curriculum.
• Prepares logs, reports, and documents (e.g., monthly lesson plans, supply lists, behavioral/accident reports) for the purpose of assisting with record keeping for the site, conveying information, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Procures necessary supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items needed to carry out planned program activities.
• Supervises site instructors and support staff for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall grant objectives.
• Trains and monitors department staff regarding quality indicators of the National School Age Care Alliance for the purpose of ensuring adherence and familiarity of its regulations.

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 are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions, including: adhering to safety practices; controlling and motivating students; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; reading manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, and presenting information to others; and solving practical problems. Specific knowledge includes stages of child development, age-appropriate activities, positive reinforcement techniques, health standards, methods of instruction and training, and administering personnel policies.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility to independently work with others in diverse circumstances; work with data using defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability to work with diverse individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans; ability to interpret data independently; problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; handling frequent interruptions; creating a positive climate for students, staff and community; motivating staff; adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact 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; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 55% sitting, 20% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience & Education

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Must meet staff qualifications to be a facilities director under Section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code. Applicant must provide written documentation of one of the following:

• High school or high school equivalency diploma, and completion of at least 6 credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university or 60 actual hours of instruction.
• NA.C., C.D.A., C.C.P, or C.P.C. Credential and at least 18 months of childcare experience.
• Minimum of 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least 6 credit hours in early childhood, child development, or closely related field and 18 months of childcare experience.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or closely related field and 6 months of childcare experience.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or closely related field and 3 months of childcare experience.

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 Ed./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

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

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. Inquiries concerning compliance with civil rights regulations may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.