Community Education Assistant (Open-Until Filled)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Unified School District is hiring a Community Education Assistant to guide and facilitate program activities with a strong emphasis on safety, positive behavior, and participant engagement.

The role supports daily site operations, implements age-appropriate programming, maintains organized envisionments, and communicates effectively with families and school staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of childcare experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to supervise 20+ children.
• Flexibility to cover other program sites daily.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English; ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Guide and facilitate program activities with a strong emphasis on safety, positive behavior, and participant engagement.
• Support daily site operations by implementing age-appropriate programming.
• Maintain organized and compliant envisionments; communicate effectively with families and school staff to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Ensure supervision and safety of all children in care; foster effective communication with children, parents, volunteers, coaches and supervisors across multiple sites.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

The Community Education Assistant guides and facilitates program activities with a strong emphasis on safety, positive behavior, and participant engagement. This position supports daily site operations by implementing age-appropriate programming, maintaining organized and compliant envisionments and communicating effectively with families and school staff to ensure high-quality program delivery. The Community Education Assistant ensures the supervision and safety of all children in their care and fosters effective communication and interaction with children, parents, team members, volunteers, coaches and supervisors.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Six (6) months of childcare experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to supervise 20 or more children
• Flexibility to cover at other program sites, as necessary, daily.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and
• oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Arizona IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Card
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Must hold a current Driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state required
• minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation
• Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of auto insurance policy. Coverage must be valid throughout term of employment.

Additional Requirements After Hire

• CPR/First Aid Certification (required 90 days after hire). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment.
• Pass the Arizona Central Registry Background Check on an annual basis
• Complete 24 hours of the Department of Economic Services (DES) health and safety classes (required within 90 days of hire)
• Complete and maintain 24 hours of required Department of Health Services (DHS) training per year.
• Complete district onboarding training within 10 days of hire.

COMMENTS

Location: Multiple Locations – District-Wide

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Site Assignments -

• Sam Hughes Elementary School- Speedway & Tucson Blvd Area
• Gale/Marshall Elementary School - Broadway & Camino Seco/22nd & Harrison Area

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.