2024-25 CE Childcare Associate V - Mascot Club - Various Locations

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, technical 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 : adhering to safety practices;

controlling and motivating students; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others;
• and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : stages of child development;
• age appropriate activities; positive reinforcement techniques; health standards; age appropriate activities / behaviors;

methods of instruction and training; administering personnel policies.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and / or events; gather and / or collate data; and use job-related equipment.

• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes;
• and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job- related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.

• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with diverse groups;
• maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive climate for students, staff and community;

motivating staff; adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under limited supervision following standardized practices and / or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and / or across several small work units;

utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact 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, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and some fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 55% sitting, 20% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.

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

Education : High school diploma or equivalent.

E quivalency : Must meet staff qualifications to be a facilities director under Section R9- 5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code.

Applicant must provide written documentation of one of the following :

A. High school or high school equivalency diploma & completion of at least 6 credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university or 60 actual hours of instruction.

B. N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P, or C.P.C. Credential & at least 18 months of childcare experience;

C. Minimum of 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least 6 credit hours of course work in the areas of early childhood, child development, or closely related field and 18 months of childcare experience.

D. Associate degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field & 6 months of childcare experience.

E. Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field & 3 months of childcare experience.

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