2025-26 - CE Title I Childcare Associate I - Pre-K - Palomino Primary

Paradise Valley Unified School District • Phoenix, AZ

57d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The job of CETCA I HQ is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of preschool students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This job reports to Preschool Teacher/Site Administrator

Requirements

• Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development/ behavior.
• Ability is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; maintaining a positive rapport with students, employees and community.
• HS Diploma or GED and one of the following
• 60 postsecondary hours of college coursework; or
• AA degree; or
• Passing of ParaPro Assessment (https://www.ets.org/parapro)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• NCLB Certificate
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

• Job related experience is desired.
• Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assists students with personal and hygienic care (e.g. lifting, feeding, diapering, toilet training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress.
• Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, bus, car, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination.
• Implements classroom management, instructional objectives and AZ Department of Health services, Office of Childcare Licensure regulations for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts in a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of documenting care delivered to students, providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED