COOP Student Worker (PUSD students only)

Peoria Unified School District; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 20,250; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Peoria is seeking a part-time COOP Student Worker to assist with preschool teacher and childcare services. Responsibilities include preparing activities, supervising children during play, and maintaining cleanliness in preschool areas. Candidates should be at least 16 years old, have passed the COOP course, and be able to obtain necessary certifications. This position offers a wage of $14.70/hr for students and involves flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have successfully passed the COOP course.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and Child Care Training Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in childcare and preschool learning activities.
• Prepare instructional and activity materials.
• Perform general housekeeping in preschool areas.
• Monitor the sign out of children by parents or approved guardians.

Skills

Knowledge of AZ childcare licensing statutes

Skill in written and verbal communications

Skill in establishing effective working relations

Skill in providing care and supervision of preschool children

Job description

COOP Student Worker (PUSD students only) JobID: 21047

POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PUSD STUDENTS

Position Title:

COOP Student Worker, Part-time

Department:

COOP Preschool

Supervisor:

Director of COOP Program

Term of Employment:

18 weeks

Salary:

$14.70/hr - student wage

Job Summary:

Assists in providing a variety of preschool teacher and child care services for the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) COOP program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the day to day childcare and preschool learning activities for children enrolled in the PUSD COOP Program.
• Prepares instructional and activity materials as assigned by the preschool teachers.
• Prepares activities, activity areas and materials for the day.
• Performs general housekeeping, sanitizing and maintenance of the preschool areas. Cleans and disinfects toileting/changing areas. Launders classroom towels, sheets and nap blankets.
• Assists in supervising indoor and outdoor free play and directed activities.
• Maintains documentation and records for student files. Maintains and updates computer files; reviews immunization records for currency.
• Monitors the sign out of children by their parents or approved guardians. Cleans and secures the area before closing for the night.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of AZ childcare licensing statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of preschool and childcare methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles of record, file and database management.
• Knowledge of the principles of basis child development stages.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in assisting preschool students to develop socialization, personal hygiene and behavioral controls.
• Skill in providing care and supervision of preschool children activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum age of 16 and to have successfully passed the COOP course.

Other Requirements (if 18 years of age):

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and cleaning compounds, extreme weather conditions, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aide, CPR, and Child Care Training Certifications.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in both English written and oral communications.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:58:55 PM CST.