KidZone Program Facilitator

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides a well-organized, smooth-functioning, DHS-licensed childcare program for school-aged students in the district’s before- and afterschool KidZone program. The facilitator maintains a positive atmosphere that promotes high-quality education and student success, relating to students in an empathetic, respectful, and consistent manner while ensuring a safe, engaging, and enriching environment. This position oversees KidZone staff and daily operations, supports program administration and staff development, maintains enrollment and attendance records, and helps ensure compliance with Department of Health Services childcare regulations. The role serves district-wide KidZone and EdCamp locations and may fill in for program staff as needed.

Requirements

At least one year of experience with school-age children in a group setting.
Effective communication skills.
Provide documentation of a negative Mantoux TB test.
Meet staff qualifications to be a facilities director under Section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code, with written documentation of one of the following: a high school or equivalency diploma plus at least 6 college credits or 60 instructional hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field; an N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P., or C.P.C. credential plus at least 18 months of childcare experience; at least 24 college credits, including at least 6 credits in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field, plus 18 months of childcare experience; an associate degree in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field plus 6 months of childcare experience; or a bachelor’s degree in those fields plus 3 months of childcare experience.
Must pass a fingerprint and background check.
Must hold a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of application and maintain it.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Word and Excel programming and Synergy.

Nice To Haves

Arizona Teacher Certification or Substitute Certificate preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee KidZone staff and day-to-day operations.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and the community.
Create and maintain KidZone classroom rosters and class lists.
Plan, organize, and supervise staff duties.
Collect, verify, and process KidZone registration forms.
Monitor KidZone payments and communicate with families about delinquencies.
Complete staff scheduling for KidZone and EdCamp locations and schedule substitute staff as necessary.
Arrange accommodations for children with special needs and health concerns.
Purchase and care for equipment and materials needed for planned activities.
Maintain accurate documentation of KidZone purchases.
Monitor equipment for safe working order and arrange repairs or replacement when needed.
Complete regular classroom observations and provide staff feedback using quality assessment tools.
Assist in facilitating staff meetings.
Participate in interviewing and evaluating staff.
Participate in community outreach to promote program growth.
Fill in for program staff as needed.
Maintain accurate student enrollment and attendance records.
Comply with DHS regulations to achieve satisfactory inspections by the Child Care Licensure Division of the Department of Health Services.
Complete at least 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually, as required by DHS regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.