TITLE: Child Care Instructor

CATEGORY: Classified 

REPORTS TO: Predchool Director and Site Principal

JOB GOAL: Work with the district's preschool child care program to prepare curriculum materials and instructional strategies for early childhood students in the the district. 

QUALIFICATION:

1. High School Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
2. School based leadership experience
3. A minimum of six (6) months of successful child care experience
4. Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
5. Ability to work independently and supervise educational systems
6. Demonstrated leadership experience in data driven decision-making
7. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and community
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality
9. Evidence of ability to effectively use technology to perform duties
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES: 

1. Extensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
2. Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers
3. Strong leadership qualities and skills
4. Ability to implementing a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children and foster physical, emotional, cognitive and social development
5. Strong group management skills with children
6. Prepare, implement and carry out instructional activities for assigned students
7. Maintain control of the assigned students at all times.
8. Exhibit the qualities of a self-starter as part of an instructional team
9. Perform emergency tasks as needed and directed
10. Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required
11. Perform all duties and assignments and use materials and operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner, using all safety equipment or clothing which might be reasonable to ensure the safety of self, fellow employees and students
12. Assume responsibility for and secure the district assigned keys which are assigned to you for your job use and safekeeping
13. Listen to, understand and carry out oral and written instructions and directives, and respond with oral and written reports as required
14. Maintain good personal cleanliness and dress appropriately for the position
15. Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner
16. Practice regular and consistent attendance, arriving and departing at the designated times for your position
17. Maintain in good condition and store for safekeeping all property, supplies and materials of the district
18. Assist in keeping the district campuses clean and orderly
19. Responsible for monitoring progress of each child’s growth and development and record keeping.
20. Prepare periodic reports and Individual Development Plans, review with supervisor and parents
21. Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development
22. Conduct regular communication on each child's school adjustment classroom behavior, and developmental progress if applicable.
23. Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
24. Attend meetings, district activities and training as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes, supplies, etc.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and to interact with the public and other staff.

WORKING ENIRONMENT:

Classroom, some travel to school sites, meetings and professional development activities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to moderately high during the school day. There may be periods of recurring stress in the performance of this job.

EVALUATION:

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of professional personnel

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 

FY: 2026-2027

Non-Exempt, 11 month position, 189 days

Classified Base Rate: $18.42 40 hr/week

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Benefits: Benefits to begin the first of the month following hire date:

• Sick/personal leave
• ACA compliant health insurance plans