Program Aide I (Afternoons) (Childcare Center, Tucson)

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OVERVIEW

Supports teaching staff in a licensed childcare and preschool/after school-age facility with implementing classroom and recreational activities for children 3 through 12 years of age. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with setting up for classroom activities; prepares needed supplies and materials
• Provides support for children in classroom activities ensuring they have attention and resources
• Assists with mealtime, nap time and play time (both indoor and outdoor)
• Follows the state licensing, Quality First, and childcare food program standards
• Maintains a clean and safe environment and monitors behavior of children
• May assist with after school and summer program activities
• May transport children in the after-school program and assist in picking up children at elementary schools
• Assists in keeping accurate records for programs
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Duties

• As assigned, report the number of children scheduled to eat lunch
• Clean tables before and after meals and sweep floors of the meal serving areas
• Serve required portions of food for meals
• Supervise proper handwashing by children
• Record meals served at point of service
• Monitor participants during meals
• Assist with family-style eating
• Provide office with meal count records

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months of experience in a classroom setting in licensed childcare and preschool/after school-age facility
• Ability to organize activities for children ages 3 through 12
• Good communication skills, using appropriate grammar and tone
• Proof of immunizations to comply with childcare hiring requirements
• Ability to lift 20 pounds 10% of work time; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb
• Attainment of First Aid and CPR certification after hire
• Attainment of Food Handlers Certification after hire

REGULATORY

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
• TB screening (employer paid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working toward a Child Development Associates (CDA) certificate or Associate in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Additional years of directly-related experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.