Community Education Helper - After School Programs - Pre-K to Grade 5 (Open-Until Filled)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a Community Education Activity Helper to manage daily activities for children across various schools in Tucson. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

This role is part-time, requiring less than 30 hours per week, and involves ensuring the safety and communication within the team. The position also offers opportunities for further certification training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities and lessons.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of all children in care.
• Facilitate communication among team staff members.

Skills

Verbal & written communication skills in English

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

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Summary

The Community Education Activity Helper is responsible for the planning and implementation of daily activities and lessons. Staff is responsible for the supervision and safety of all children assigned to their care and for facilitating communication between staff members assigned to their team. Depending on department needs and program staffing, must be willing to be temporarily reassigned to another school as necessary. Staff may have to travel to various sites depending on student and staff ratios.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have reliable mode of transportation.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire at employee's expense). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.
• 12 hours of the Department of Economic Services (DES) health and safety classes (required within 60 days of hire – at no cost to employee).

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of childcare experience.

Location & Schedule

Location: Multiple Locations – District-Wide. Part‑Time. Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

• Fruchthendler Elementary School - Cloud & Sabino Area
• Gale Elementary School - Broadway & Camino Seco Area
• Henry Elementary School - Speedway & Camino Seco Area
• Robins K-8 School - Sweetwater & Silverbell Area
• Soleng Tom Elementary School - Broadway & Houghton Area

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.