CE Childcare Associate - Pre-K & Mascot - Sonoran Sky ES
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Elementary School, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I – Pre‑K & Mascot – Sonoran Sky Elementary
Paradise Valley Unified School District 69 Community Education – Phoenix, Arizona.
Posted open until filled.
- Job : 5755560
- Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
- Posted: Jun 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Position Type: 0.75 FTE
- Salary: $16.48 per hour (Non‑Interim)
Purpose Statement
The job of CE Childcare Associate I is to support the instructional program within the assigned classroom by implementing programs for the personal and emotional growth of the students, assisting with behavior monitoring, and communicating observations to teachers, parents, and administrators.
Essential Functions
- Administers first aid to provide immediate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
- Assists students with personal care needs such as diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.
- Assists the site manager with age‑appropriate activities in individual or small groups (games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, handwashing, etc.).
- Communicates with internal stakeholders to convey and receive required information.
- Completes a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually to meet mandated Department of Health Services regulations.
- Distributes instructional and/or play materials to provide required supplies.
- Establishes positive relationships to build student confidence and self‑esteem.
- Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under supervision of the site manager.
- Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and records to ensure availability, safety, and compliance with regulations.
- Maintains acceptable behavior standards consistent with district and program policy.
- Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various settings (snack time, games, playground, quiet time, field trips, classroom, homework, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
- Organizes quiet or active, age‑appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for participation.
- Prepares nutritional snacks, lunches, bottles, etc., in compliance with established guidelines.
- Provides ongoing feedback to supervisor, teacher, and parents regarding student progress.
- Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee to ensure safety and meet district requirements.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Skilled in preparing and maintaining accurate records. Knowledge of basic math, reading and following instructions, and understanding multi‑step written and oral instructions. Understanding of stages of child development, methods of motivating and controlling children, and awareness of applicable codes, regulations, and laws.
Abilities include scheduling activities, gathering and collating data, using basic job‑related equipment, working with diverse individuals, problem‑solving, and communicating with varied backgrounds while maintaining confidentiality and adapting to changing priorities.
Responsibilities
Work under immediate supervision; lead, guide, and/or coordinate others; utilize resources from other work units as required.
Work Environment
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; fine finger dexterity. No sitting or standing. Exposure to risk of injury or illness in a clean environment.
Experience
Job‑related experience is desired.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Documents
- Level One Fingerprint Card (fee $67)
- CPR Certificate
- MMR Vaccination Record
- First Aid Certificate
- Copy of High School Diploma
Continuing Education / Training
- CPR Certificate Renewal
- First Aid Certificate Renewal
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Arizona DPS Level I‑IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status - Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission, access, or employment. For inquiries concerning compliance with Title VI, Section 504, Title II of the ADA, or Title II of GINA, contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Contact Information- Human Resources
- 15002 N 32nd Street
- Phoenix, Arizona 85032
- Phone: 602 449 2000
- Email:
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