2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I

Job Title CE Childcare Associate I
- Mascot Club Hours : 6:30 am
- 8:30 am & 2:30 pm
- 6:30 pm Work Dates : 08/03/2026
- 05/27/2026

Job Type
9 months, 6 hours/day, Non Interim Position Grade & Pay : 15, $16.48/hour Purpose Statement The job of CE Childcare Associate I is to provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with 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. 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. Works with the site manager on age-appropriate activities for individual or small groups of children (games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, handwashing, etc.) to present and reinforce learning concepts. Communicates with internal staff to convey and/or receive information required to perform job functions. 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 relationships to build student confidence and self-esteem. Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of an 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 reference, and maintain a safe, comfortable, supportive learning environment. Maintains acceptable behavior standards consistent with district and program policy. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in various settings (snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, field trips, classroom, homework time, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Organizes quiet or active, age-appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities, actively participating in learning activities with children. Prepares nutritional snacks, lunches, bottles, etc. to comply with established guidelines. Provides ongoing feedback to inform supervisor, teacher, and parents about 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:
Perform multiple tasks with the potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Knowledge: Basic math, reading and following instructions, understanding multi-step written and oral instructions; knowledge of stages of child development, methods of motivating and controlling children, and awareness of codes, regulations, and laws related to counseling students. Abilities: Schedule activities, gather and collate data, use basic job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others; problem solving to identify issues and create action plans; communicate with persons of varied backgrounds; maintain confidentiality; adapt to changing priorities; work as part of a team. Responsibilities Includes working with immediate supervision, leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilizing resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services. Work Environment The job requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness in a clean atmosphere. Experience Job‑related experience is desired. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Equivalency Required Documents Level One Fingerprint Card – fee of $67 CPR Certificate MMR Vaccination Record (copy) First Aid Certificate Copy of High School Diploma Continuing Education / Training CPR Certificate Renewal First Aid Certificate Renewal Clearances Criminal Background Clearance Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card FLSA Status Non Exempt Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. For inquiries concerning the School's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sec