Childcare Assistant PreK

Cherokee Elementary School; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Elementary School is seeking a Childcare Assistant to support Pre-K/Preschool classrooms and the after-school program. You will help plan activities, supervise staff and children, and ensure compliance with health service rules.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent, with 12 months of child care experience or 3 credit hours in early childhood, or 30 training hours. A minimum of 18 hours of approved training annually is expected.

Qualifications

• Must meet staff qualifications under R9-5-401 and be at least 21.
• Provide documentation of one of the following: High School Diploma or GED, 12 months of qualifying child care experience and 3 credit hours in early childhood, or 30 actual training hours in early childhood or closely related field.
• Licensing requirements include: various credentials (N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P. or C.P.C.) and specific experience; DPS FPCC background check.
• Applicants must provide: High School Diploma/GED, college transcripts/diploma, and any training certificates.
• Upon hire, provide proof of TB test, immunization statement, DPS FPCC, and Criminal History Affidavit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pre-K/Preschool teacher with daily operation of the classroom.
• Assist with on-site operations including planning activities and supervising Kids Club or Early Bird.
• Maintain compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services rules.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students, employees and the community.
• Keep teachers and coordinators informed of staff and student activities.
• Order supplies and maintain site inventory.
• Maintain behavior standards per district/program policy.
• Complete minimum 18 training hours per year as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Child care experience 12 months

3 credit hours in early childhood

30 training hours in early childhood

Associate degree in early childhood

Bachelor degree in early childhood

ParaPro Assessment (if less than AA/60 credits)

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE: G

Shift Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The job Childcare Assistant is done for the purposes of assisting the Pre-K or Preschool classroom teacher and the Childcare Specialist with the planning and supervision of the before and or after school program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assist the Pre-K /Preschool teacher with daily operation of the classroom
• Assist with the on-site operations including the planning of activities, supervision of staff and children for Kids Club and /or Early Bird
• Maintain compliance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Rules and Regulations.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community
• Keep the classroom teacher, the Childcare Specialist and Child Care Coordinator informed of staff and student activities.
• Order 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.
• Assist with record keeping for the site.
• Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Arizona Department of Health Services regulations.
• Other job related duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

Must meet the staff qualifications to be a Facility Directors designee 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:

High school or high school equivalency diploma, 12 months of qualifying child care experience and completion of at least 3credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university, or 30 actual training hours in early childhood or closely related field.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• N.A.C., C.D.A.,C.C.P. or C.P.C. credential and at least 12 months of qualifying child care experience
• A minimum of 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field, and 12 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
• Community Schools will require that staff must also pass the ParaPro Assessment exam if qualifying with less than an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

Applicants will need to provide the following at the time of their interview:

• 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)

After interviewing, applicants recommended for hire will receive instructions on how to obtain as a condition of employment:

• Proof of a negative mantoux TB test with in the last year
• A signed immunization statement against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps and pertussis
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
• A signed Criminal History Affidavit

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):