26/27 SY Assistant Facilitator

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a part-time Center Assistant to help run a well-organized school program environment. The role supports daily operations, licensing compliance, and activity scheduling to ensure students benefit from available resources.

The candidate will assist with applications, file management, and supervision of volunteers and staff while maintaining a positive, safe, and welcoming atmosphere for families and students.

Qualifications

• Six months of child care experience.
• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; OR 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; OR N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential.

Responsibilities

• Set-up Center
• Assist with daily operation of the Center to meet licensing, fire, and sanitation requirements
• Assist in processing participant applications and establishing student files
• Assist with supervision of Volunteers, Tutors and other assigned staff
• Assist in scheduling activities consistent with program requirements
• Maintain an open door policy with parent concerns
• Maintain a clean and neat program environment
• Provide appropriate discipline and language with children
• Arrive organized and prepared for each day’s activities

Skills

Following directions

Attention to detail

Basic math

Customer service

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 college credits incl. early childhood

Associate or bachelor’s in early childhood/related

N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

REPORTS TO

Program Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Child Care Services

FTE

0.75

WORK CALENDAR

195

GRADE

E

APPROVED

REVISED

1/21/2022

SUMMARY:

To assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning school program environment in which students can take full advantage of the activities and available resource materials.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set-up Center
• Assist with daily operation of the Center to continue meeting licensing, fire, and sanitation requirements
• Assist in processing participant applications and establishing student files
• Assist with supervision of Volunteers, Tutors and other assigned staff
• Assist in establishing activity schedules consistent with program requirements
• Assist in the development of an efficient team, through shared responsibilities
• Ensure that all participating parents have read and signed the parent information book prior to child’s first day of enrollment
• Assist in designing and developing information for monthly program newsletter
• Assist with ordering equipment and supplies
• Ensure an open door policy with parent concerns
• Assist in preparation of flexible and creative activity schedules
• Provide adequate supervision both inside and outside
• Maintain a clean and neat program environment
• Use appropriate language with both children and parents
• Practice appropriate discipline techniques with children
• Provide good examples for students with appropriate dress, grooming and cleanliness
• Arrive organized and prepared adequately for each day’s activities
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Education And Experience

Must provide documentation of the following requirements: one of the following:

• Six months of child care experience
• AND A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; OR ii. At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field.

OR

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; OR N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential.

Licensing/Certifications

• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Possess a negative Mantoux TB Skin Test administered within 12 months of hire date or a health care provider's written and dated statement stating incumbent is free from infectious active TB issued within 6 months of hire date.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler's card.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge Of

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Basic mathematical, reading and writing concepts.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Performing basic math calculations.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Organizing and maintaining supplies.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Ada And Other Requirements

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom and outdoor environment including exposure to loud noise and being on your feet.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.