Child Educator Assistant - Building Blocks

Gilbert Unified Schools AZ • Gilbert, AZ

68d • $15

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months licensed care experience required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Education in child development, recreation, education, or a related field is highly desirable.
• 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.
• Must have negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed within 12 months prior to starting working with students.
• CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Helps 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.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $15.53 and up depending on experience
• Position Length: 9.5 Months

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees