Early Childhood Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Colonial Group; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Phoenix is seeking a childcare assistant. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a CDA credential, and at least one year of licensed childcare experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm with an hourly pay rate of $18.00–$19.61.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, conduct screenings and observations, and communicate with families about progress. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required; background checks and immunizations are

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA credential) required.
• AA in ECE or related field, or BS in Early Childhood or related preferred.
• 1 year work experience in licensed childcare setting required.
• 2 years childcare experience preferred.
• Experience with at-risk or children with special needs preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete child's screenings and developmental assessments (Construct, ASQ, DECA) on each child.
• Utilize Construct Curriculum for lesson planning & Teaching for documentation, portfolios, and assessment.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth in all areas of development.
• Engage children in activities lasting over a period of time and let curriculum emerge from their interests.
• Provide a positive classroom climate with strong relationships, affect, communication and respect.
• Support autonomy and expression; show sensitivity to child perspectives.
• Implement proactive behavior management with clear expectations and redirection.
• Maximize learning time with consistent routines and purposeful transitions.
• Use varied instructional formats to maintain interest and clear learning objectives.
• Facilitate analysis, creativity, and real-world connections in learning.
• Maintain ongoing communication about each child with families; involve them in activities.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and needs at least three times per year.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High School graduate or GED

CDA credential required

AA in ECE or related field, or BS in Early Childhood preferred

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.61

Schedules: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix

Education

• High School graduate or GED required
• Child Development Associate (CDA credential) required
• AA in ECE or related field, or BS in Early Childhood or related preferred

Experience

• 1 year work experience in licensed childcare setting required
• 2 years childcare experience preferred
• Experience working with children who are at-risk and/ or children with special needs preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Complete child's screenings and developmental assessments (Construct, ASQ, DECA) on each child
• Utilize Construct Curriculum for lesson planning & Teaching for documentation, portfolios, and assessment
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth in all areas of development
• Allow curriculum to emerge from children’s interests; engage children in activities lasting over a period of time
• Provide a positive classroom climate to include positive relationships, affect, communication, and respect
• Exhibit teacher sensitivity and regard for child perspectives, supporting autonomy and expression
• Implement proactive behavior management with clear expectations, redirection, and attention to the positive
• Maintain productivity by maximizing learning time, offering choices, having consistent routines, and eliminating unnecessary transitions
• Employ instructional learning formats to include effective facilitation, variety, student interest, and clear learning objectives
• Facilitate concept development to include analysis, reasoning, creativity, integration, and real-world connections
• Establish an ongoing system for exchanging information about each child
• Communicate with families about and design classroom activities, upcoming events, and ways to become engaged
• Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and needs as needed and at least three times per year

Compliance/Requirements

• Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• DCS Background Check clearance
• Law enforcement record clear of any misdemeanor or felony conviction
• Negative TB test prior to hire; compliance with state regulations regarding immunizations
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Food Handler’s Certification
• Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age