2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I

2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I - PreK & Mascot - Sonoran Sky

Paradise Valley USD 69 Community Education - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: .75 FTE

P.M. Position Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Grade 15, $16.48/hour

Non-Interim Position

Job Description

CE Childcare Associate I - PreK & Mascot

Location: Sonoran Sky ES

9 months, 6 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of CE Childcare Associate I is performed to provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with the specific responsibility for implementing programs for the personal and emotional growth of the referred students; assisting in the monitoring of behaviors; and communicating observations to teachers, parents and administrators.

This job reports to CE Childcare Associate V.

Essential Functions

Administers first aid for the purpose of providing immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.

Assists students as needed with diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc. to address personal care needs.

Assists the site manager with age‑appropriate activities by working with individual or small groups of children (games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) to present and reinforce learning concepts.

Communicates with internal staff to convey and receive necessary information.

Completes a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training annually to meet mandated requirements per Department of Health Services regulations.

Distributes instructional and/or play materials to provide required supplies.

Establishes positive individual relationships to build student confidence and self‑esteem.

Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the assigned site manager to present and reinforce learning concepts.

Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records to ensure availability of items, provide written references, and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Maintains acceptable behavior standards to ensure behavior is consistent with district and program policy.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, field trips, classroom, homework time, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.

Organizes quiet or active, age‑appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities to actively participate in the learning activities with children.

Prepares nutritional snacks, lunches, bottles, etc. in compliance with established guidelines.

Provides ongoing feedback to inform supervisor, teacher, and parents of students' progress.

Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee to ensure safety and meet district requirements.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure 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 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 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 include providing direction and leadership; communicat