Flagstaff Unified School District Flagstaff , AZ 86002
Posted 2 months ago
Position Type:
Support Staff/Childcare Center Caregiver
Date Posted:
7/8/2024
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
2024-2025 School Year
Closing Date:
06/30/2025
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FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Do you love working with very young children?
Would you like to gain valuable experience for future educational goals?
We've got a great job for you!
Preschool Instructor - Child Enrichment Center
2024-2025 School Year
Position Title: Preschool Instructor-Child Enrichment Center
Department/Section: Educational Enrichment
Supervisor: Child Enrichment Center Director & Director of Educational Enrichment
Hourly Rate: $18.50 - $19.25/hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Full and Part Time positions available.
Schedule: Full and Part Time positions available.
Benefits: Positions of 20 hours/week or more qualify for Arizona State Retirement System.
Positions of 30 hours/week or more qualify for Benefits offered and Arizona State Retirement System.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Supervise and interact with assigned group of children, infants through preschoolers (ages 6 weeks to 5 years). Provide physical and emotional care while carrying out developmental activities. Ensure health, safety and well-being in a daycare environment. Position requires lifting, diaper changing and meeting the basic needs of children throughout the day, as well as planning and providing age-appropriate play and learning activities.
TYPICAL TASKS:
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks.
Supervise and care for infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers in a classroom setting.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized and healthy environment, including regular classroom cleaning.
Become familiar with and support state guidelines.
Follow established guidelines and daily schedule of activities.
Develop and provide or assist in age-appropriate activities and projects.
Actively participate in ongoing training activities provided by the Center.
Maintain accurate records (diaper, feeding and nap logs, accident/illness reports, etc.).
Directly supervise child care and guidance lab student aides if provided.
Be a positive role model and work to build positive relationships with children, parents, students and staff.
Prepare and distribute snacks or family-provided meals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Specific training or job experience required before appointment:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent certification required, as well as some post-secondary education in early childhood (60+ hours training or equivalent EDU, ECE, CDA, AA coursework).
Minimum of 6 months' experience in an early childhood setting and ability to lift 40 pounds.
Needs to be a self-starter, organized, creative, energetic and a team player.
UNIQUE FEATURES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to move from location to location and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Please submit a complete application. Education information must be included in the application. Complete work history is needed for proper placement on the salary schedule. If this information is not complete, your application will be returned. All applicants (including current district employees) must submit a complete online application.
Current Internal candidates, please contact Human Resources @ HR@fusd1.org for hourly rate information. Years of service and grade movement (up or down) will be considered.
All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability.
Flagstaff Unified School District