Community Ed Preschool Aide

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Community Ed Preschool Aide to assist in providing a nurturing and safe environment for preschool children. This role involves engaging with children during playtime, serving snacks, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and the ability to communicate effectively with children and staff. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and positive interactions, making a significant impact on young learners' lives in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Assists with preschool programs and maintains a clean environment.
• Interacts with children and monitors behavior during playtime.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in supervising children and maintaining safety.
• Communicates with staff and parents while ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Child Interaction

Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Food Handler's Card

Job description

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REPORTS TO

Preschool Program Manager

FLSA STATUS

Hourly

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Community Education

FTE

0.5

WORK CALENDAR

195

GRADE

A

APPROVED

2/27/2019

REVISED

9/6/2021

SUMMARY: Aassists with preschool programs including maintaining a clean and safe environment; interacting with children in play; serving snacks; assisting children; and assisting with program operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with preschool programs; assists in supervising children for adherence with safety and behavior standards and practices; maintains a clean and safe program environment.
• Interacts with children during play time arts and crafts; monitors child behavior and practices appropriate discipline techniques to maintain a positive and effective program environment.
• Communicates with staff, students and the community; responds to routine questions and inquiries; maintains confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Gathers and serves snacks; maintains cleanliness of work areas and spaces.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• State Licensing Requirements as follows:
• Must provide documentation of one of the following: High School diploma, G.E.D. or official transcript with degree confer date or proof of current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency program – must be 16 years of age or older.
  

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 concepts.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• 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.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• 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 typically require: balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an indoor, school environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Education Administration Programs

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