Program Aide I (Childcare Center, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For over 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All. We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org. This position supports teaching staff in a licensed childcare and preschool/after school-age facility with implementing classroom and recreational activities for children 3 through 12 years of age. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6 months of experience in a classroom setting in licensed childcare and preschool/after school-age facility
Ability to organize activities for children ages 3 through 12
Good communication skills, using appropriate grammar and tone
Proof of immunizations to comply with childcare hiring requirements
Ability to lift 20 pounds 10% of work time; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb
Attainment of First Aid and CPR certification after hire
Attainment of Food Handlers Certification after hire
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
TB screening (employer paid)

Nice To Haves

Working toward a Child Development Associates (CDA) certificate or Associate in Early Childhood Education or related field
Additional years of directly-related experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written

Responsibilities

Assists with setting up for classroom activities; prepares needed supplies and materials
Provides support for children in classroom activities ensuring they have attention and resources
Assists with mealtime, nap time and play time (both indoor and outdoor)
Follows the state licensing, Quality First, and childcare food program standards
Maintains a clean and safe environment and monitors behavior of children
May assist with after school and summer program activities
May transport children in the after-school program and assist in picking up children at elementary schools
Assists in keeping accurate records for programs
May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
As assigned, report the number of children scheduled to eat lunch
Clean tables before and after meals and sweep floors of the meal serving areas
Serve required portions of food for meals
Supervise proper handwashing by children
Record meals served at point of service
Monitor participants during meals
Assist with family-style eating
Provide office with meal count records