Instructional Assistant Child Care - Part-Time

Cartwright School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a dedicated part-time Child Care Worker. The role involves providing high-quality care and instruction to children in a day care setting while ensuring their safety and emotional growth. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a Level 1 Fingerprint card, and be able to pass a TB test. Preferred qualifications include First Aid/CPR certification. This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Site Administrator.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Level 1 Fingerprint card and TB test required.
• Preferred: First Aid/CPR certification and Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality child care and instruction in a day care setting.
• Monitor children's behavior and ensure their safety.
• Assist with cleaning and preparation of classroom activities.
• Create lesson plans and prepare necessary materials.
• Maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Child Development

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Child Care Worker Part‑Time

Four day work week for scholars and employees. Cartwright School District's motto is “One Team, Una Familia!” which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self‑motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

Job Goal

Responsible for providing quality child care and instruction in a day care setting and adhering to ADHS codes and statutes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Level 1 Fingerprint card, TB test
• Preferred: First Aid/CPR, and Food Handlers Card (can get once hired)
• Preferred: 6 months experience in a licensed child care facility

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides care and instruction to promote academic and social/emotional growth
• Monitors children’s behavior and safety inside and outside of the classroom
• Assists with clean‑up and other related tasks following daily activities
• Prepares classroom for activities, including creating lessons and preparing materials
• Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents, and may make copies
• May attend in‑service training sessions
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Incumbents may be subjected to blood and other body fluids
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Early Childhood Development
• Monitoring and assisting children with activities
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Terms of Employment

Reports To: Site Administrator

Location: Cartwright Employee Childcare

Supervises: N/A

Calendar: 10 month

Job Category: Classified

Beginning Salary: ESP Salary Schedule A; As approved by the Governing Board

Benefits: As approved by the governing board

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Deadline for Application: Until filled