Childcare Group Leader - Kids Express Elementary Age

Chandler Unified School District • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

Assist in providing quality childcare in a nurturing, safe environment using developmentally appropriate curriculum

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience required
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Negative TB test required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the before and after school program but not limited to play periods, meal time, field trips, bathroom, assemblies and emergency drills
• Prepare lesson plans and instructing children with age appropriate curriculum
• Develop and creating bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displays
• Assist students with various physical, emotional and educational needs
• Provide guidance and direction to students regarding appropriate behavior and social skills.
• Alert the supervisor to any problem or special information about a student
• Communicate with parents on student's progress, behaviors, issues and outcomes
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
• Be flexible and perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Keep educational materials, equipment and the general room environment neat, safe and clean.
• Attend all staff training sessions, meetings and programs.
• Accept responsibility for students well being and safety while they are in employee's care
• Be alert to and reporting the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation
• Operate and caring for school district's equipment properly
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors
• Participate in a minimum of 18 training hours per year.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by program
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

What This Job Offers

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