25-26 Child Care Instructor @ Sundance Preschool

Buckeye Elementary School District • Buckeye, AZ

2d • $18

About The Position

Work with the district’s preschool child care program to prepare curriculum materials and instructional strategies for early childhood students in the district.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• School based leadership experience
• A minimum of six (6) months of successful child care experience
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to work independently and supervise educational systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience in data driven decision-making
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Evidence of ability to effectively use technology to perform duties
• Extensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
• Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
• Strong leadership qualities and skills
• Ability to implementing a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children and foster physical, emotional, cognitive and social development
• Strong group management skills with children

Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement and carry out instructional activities for assigned students
• Maintain control of the assigned students at all times.
• Exhibit the qualities of a self-starter as part of an instructional team
• Perform emergency tasks as needed and directed
• Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required
• Perform all duties and assignments and use materials and operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner, using all safety equipment or clothing which might be reasonable to ensure the safety of self, fellow employees and students
• Assume responsibility for and secure the district assigned keys which are assigned to you for your job use and safekeeping
• Listen to, understand and carry out oral and written instructions and directives, and respond with oral and written reports as required
• Maintain good personal cleanliness and dress appropriately for the position
• Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner
• Practice regular and consistent attendance, arriving and departing at the designated times for your position
• Maintain in good condition and store for safekeeping all property, supplies and materials of the district
• Assist in keeping the district campuses clean and orderly
• Responsible for monitoring progress of each child’s growth and development and record keeping.
• Prepare periodic reports and Individual Development Plans, review with supervisor and parents
• Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development
• Conduct regular communication on each child's school adjustment classroom behavior, and developmental progress if applicable.
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
• Attend meetings, district activities and training as assigned

Benefits

• 10 month position, 60 day probation sick/personal leave accrual (after 60 day probation)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (after 60 day probation)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree