Child Educator Assistant - Building Blocks​/KP

Job Title

Child Educator Assistant - Building Blocks / KP

• Position Type:
  Support Staff (Classroom)/ Child Educator Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Finley Farms Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026
• Closing Date: 07/24/2026
• Position Length: 9.5 Months
• Job Grade: 105
• Hourly Rate: $15.61 and up depending on experience
• Hours Per Day: varies
• Application Procedure:
  Apply online
• Fingerprint Clearance Card:
  Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing

The Child Educator Assistant in preschool will support the Child Educator and/or classroom teacher in supervising the preschool students and maintaining licensing best practices. Applicants must have the ability to work well with preschool‑aged children. Maturity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

• Works with Child Educator and/or the classroom teacher as well as other co‑workers to support the planning, organizing, and directing of a variety of recreational and educational activities that are aligned with the Arizona Early Learning Standards.
• Read and follow Preschool & GPS Employee Handbooks.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the children, parents, school staff and other community members.
• Maintains positive interactions, safety, and management of preschool‑aged children.
• Assists the Child Educator and/or classroom teacher with arranging the classroom/learning environment with the ECRS (Early Childhood Rating Scale) in mind.
• Maintains an environment that promotes cooperation, learning, and enjoyment.
• Assists children with special needs or disabilities and helps to integrate them with others.
• Supports the implementation of the structured classroom behavior model (Prevent‑Teach‑Reinforce).
• Assists with the delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
• Assists Child Educator and/or classroom teacher with daily attendance and records, scheduling and implementing daily activities, distributing daily snacks, and assisting in any manner as requested while ensuring the center is in compliance with Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) requirements and all Arizona state Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations.
• Encourages high participation of students in daily activities and planning process. Assists all visiting instructors.
• Holds help train and mentor other Child Educator Assistants, Child Educator Aides, and Student Workers.
• Assists with daily set‑up/ take‑down of centers, which includes lifting/carrying tables, chairs, boxes, etc.
• May be designated as Child Educator to act in Child Educator's absence.
• May need to assist preschool‑aged students requiring daily care (e.g., toileting accidents/dressing, administer medication, basic health care).
• Assures quality indicators of selected (AZ Case/Quality First Standards) accreditation as well‑known and adhered to by staff.

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends meetings, professional development and training for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Complete 24 hours of yearly training required by AZDHS licensing.

Mental Requirements:
Learning Development – Level B;
Problem Solving – Level 1

Physical Requirements:

Physical Skill – Level A;
Physical Effort – Level 1

Social Requirements:
Human Relations Skill – Level A;
Scope of Contacts – Level 1

Work Environment:
Performance Environment – Level A;
Physical Working Conditions – Level 1

Accountability:
Level of Accountability – Level B;
Organizational Impact – Level 1

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 6 months licensed care experience required.
• Education:
  
  At least 18 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent. Education in child development, recreation, education, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Certifications/Clearances:
  Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Teacher‑Caregiver requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.…