What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)?
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Summary
Assists early childhood teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.
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Minimum Requirements
Requirements Prior To Start Date
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Manzo Elementary School - Speedway & Grande Ave Area
Classification: White Collar
FTE: .6 - 4.8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Summary
Assists early childhood teachers in performing their classroom teaching responsibilities.
See full job description here!
Minimum Requirements
- Speak, read and write in English.
- One year of experience working with youth or children.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Associate’s (or higher) degree OR 60 Semester-Hour credits from an accredited institution OR AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test.
Requirements Prior To Start Date
- AZ Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire at employee's expense). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment.
- A minimum of six units of formal Early Childhood training classes required OR must be willing to enroll in courses
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Manzo Elementary School - Speedway & Grande Ave Area
Classification: White Collar
FTE: .6 - 4.8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.