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Young World Physical Education lists this 2026-27 CE Childcare Associate I - PreK & Mascot - Sonoran Sky opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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; communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; adapting to changing priorities; working as part of a team.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include 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 have some impact on the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness in a clean atmosphere.
Experience
Job related experience is desired.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Documents
Level One Fingerprint Card – fee of $67
CPR Certificate
Copy of MMR Vaccination Record / 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. Anyone with inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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