2024-25 CE Childcare Associate I - Pre-K & Mascot - Desert Shadows ES

Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : stages of child development;

methods of motivating and controlling children; and awareness of codes, regulations and laws related to counseling students.

• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and / or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others;
• work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals;

work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.

Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : providing direction and leadership;

communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; and adapting to changing priorities; working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working with immediate supervision; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

W o r k Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and / or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Ex p e r i e nce : Job related experience is desired.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

E quivalency :

Required Documents Certificates and Licenses

Level One Fingerprint Card fee of $67 CPR Certificate

Annual TB Skin Test - fee First Aid Certificate

Copy of MMR Vaccination Record

Copy of High School Diploma

Continuing Educ. / Training

CPR Certificate Renewal

First Aid Certificate Renewal

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card