\\Site Leader- Building Blocks Preschool

About the position

The Site Leader is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and monitoring children's activities in the day-to-day operation of the Building Blocks program for 3 & 4 year olds at the school site. This includes following guidelines set forth by the Department of Health Services, ensuring the registration process of students is complete, maintaining effective communication with school staff, and implementing the supplied Building Block curriculum. The Site Leader will also create and implement a structured classroom behavior model, complete daily reports for each student, and manage and supervise all Activity Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow Building Blocks & GPS Employee Handbook.
• Follow all guidelines set forth by Department of Health Services.
• Ensure registration process of students is complete and updated as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with school staff and principal.
• Create consistent classroom schedule adhering to location schedule; assigned lunch/recess.
• Implementation and instruction of supplied Building Block curriculum.
• Create and implement structured classroom behavior model.
• Follow Building Blocks formal behavior plan if needed.
• Complete daily reports for each student in attendance.
• Maintain availability to meet and consult with parents upon request.
• Adhere to DHS nutritional guidelines & completion of bi-weekly food orders.
• Meet all required deadlines of Building Blocks paperwork; Monday Packets.
• Manage and supervise all Activity Leaders.
• Create manageable schedule for classroom duties amongst staff; prepping, cleaning, etc.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience with school age children in a licensed group setting.
• Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.
• Must have negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed prior to and within 6 months of employment.
• Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Teacher-Caregiver requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in lesson and activity planning.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Familiarity with safety practices and procedures.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Understanding of stages of child development/behavior.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $17.93 and up depending on experience.
• Completes a minimum of eighteen (18) verifiable hours of approved training each year.
• CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years.