Childcare Support

Vail Unified School District•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Works with the Early Childhood Specialist and Childcare Lead to provide quality care in an environment that allows children to develop to their potential. Children are engaged in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one month of related experience and/or training.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Submit a report of a negative Mantoux skin test administered no later than 12 hours after the employment start date, or a physician’s written statement that the employee is currently free of tuberculosis.
Ability to listen and obtain clarification; record and deliver information; explain procedures; follow oral and written instructions; read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; speak effectively with students, parents, employees, and community members; write activity or lesson plans, routine reports, and correspondence; and communicate effectively with students who have special needs.
Customer service skills, including responding promptly to customer needs, soliciting feedback, responding to service requests, and meeting commitments.
Professionalism, sound judgment, respectful conduct, accountability, and the ability to make timely decisions and react well under pressure.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply fractions, percentages, rates, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, as well as draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to use common sense and understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions; address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations; identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; work in group problem-solving situations; and use reason when dealing with emotional topics and situations.

Responsibilities

Provide general care for all students in the assigned classroom.
Assist with enrichment activities based on written activity and lesson plans.
Interact with children, observe them, extend language experiences, model desired behavior, and facilitate conflict resolution using positive guidance techniques.
Assist with supervising children, maintain required ratios, and keep a daily attendance roster, including tracking children going to and from the program.
Provide a clean and organized environment where children are safe, nurtured, and valued.
Maintain engaging and developmentally appropriate activities and centers.
Participate in daily cleaning and safety checklists.
Report supply and maintenance needs to the Site Director.
Follow Vail School District Governing Board policies and procedures, the Community Programs Staff Handbook, and Early Childhood Accrediting Agencies’ requirements.
Follow the A.C.T. and G.R.E.A.T. statements described in the Community Programs Staff Handbook and comply with Arizona Department of Health Services rules and regulations.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed and relevant forms from and to parents are collected and completed daily.
Attend and actively participate in required staff meetings, and complete at least 24 hours of professional development annually that meets DHS Licensing requirements, with attendance verified in the personnel file.
Read the staff notebook and sign in and out daily.
Build relationships by greeting parents daily and directing them to the appropriate person with questions or concerns.
Maintain a work environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and caring.
Perform tasks assigned by the Site Director, Regional Site Director, Enrichment Program Coordinator, and/or Director of Community Programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Programs staff, representatives of local and state agencies, families, and the public.
Work with a diverse population, including people with various individual needs.