COOP Child Care Provider, II

Child Care Provider, II

Full-time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their 60th day of employment:
The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and Legal Shield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee.

Employment

Terms:

1.0 FTE/9-month position

Salary Classification:
Classified

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Child Care Provider, II will assist the COOP Director/Early Childhood Education Program Teacher in operating the center in accordance with Youngker High School and the Buckeye Union High School District policies and procedures and the state licensing standards to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children, parents, high school students and other staff members. The Child Care Provider, II will plan and implement activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children.

Responsibility for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children is expected by the Child Care Provider, II. Communication with parents is essential, as well as maintaining classroom records.

Principle Duties:

• Comply and fulfill all record keeping responsibilities and maintain confidentiality in regard to child, parent, high school intern students and staff information.
• Understands developmentally appropriate practice in Early Childhood Education and ensures its use in the classroom, by creating lesson plans and implementing activities
• Be able to perform the essential functions for other staff when necessary
• Implement and comply with governmental laws and regulations in regard to the care of children
• Attend and participate in COOP staff meetings and trainings, center events and parent meetings/conferences
• Assist, guide, and direct high school intern students while in the COOP, and participate in the evaluation of student interns
• Keep the COOP Director/Early Childhood Education Program Teacher and Child Care Provider, III, informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children or high school interns.

Qualifications:

• High school or high school equivalency diploma
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Obtain and maintain a Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain within 45 days of hire.
• Possess a negative Mantoux TB Skin Test administered within 12 months of hire date or a health care provider's written and dated statement stating incumbent is free from infectious active TB issued within 6 months of hire date.
• Must meet current state regulations, with one of the following options:
• Six (6) months or more of childcare experience; or
• A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P., or C.P.C. credential; or
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field.

Occupational Condition:

Medium risk - Work is routinely performed in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the 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.

The applicant for this position is required to:

• Regularly stand, talk and/or hear, bend, stoop, sit on the floor and can move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to prevent a possible emergency.
• Sit approximately 40% of the time.
• Walk and stand approximately 40% of the time.
• Kneeling/Stooping approximately 20% of the time.
• Reaching with Hands and Arms on a regular basis and repetitive motions.
• Lift or push on a regular basis 30-50lbs.
• Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly…