Community Education Helper - Schumaker Infant Early Learning Centers (Open-Until Filled)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a Community Education Activity Helper in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves the instruction, care, and development of children and requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card. 2 positions are available, and childcare experience is preferred. The position operates on a 12-month work calendar, requiring 8 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
• Reliable mode of transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the instruction, care, and development of children.
• Facilitate communication between staff members assigned to the team.
• Willing to be temporarily reassigned to another school as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication skills in English

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

The Community Education Activity Helper is responsible for the instruction, care, and development of children ranging from 6 weeks old to pre‑kinder 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• 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

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate (required within 60 days of hire).
• CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire at employee's expense). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment.
• Complete and maintain 18 hours of required state trainings per year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of childcare experience

COMMENTS

Location: Schumaker Infant & Early Learning Center - Broadway & Pantano Area

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

2 positions available

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

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.