PAY GRADE: I

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

KIDS CLUB FLOATING SPECIALIST POSITION.   SPECIALIST WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SITES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT BY SHIFT EACH SCHOOL DAY.  SPLIT SHIFT POSITON.

SCHEDULE IS 6:15AM - 9:15AM AND 1:30PM-6:30PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY. EARLY RELEASE DAYS 11:45AM OR 12:45PM - 6:30 PM. SUMMER CAMP 8 HOUR SHIFT.

POSITION   OBJECTIVE: The job Childcare Specialist is done for the purposes of   assisting the Child Care Coordinator with the planning of the before and   after school program and the on-site supervision of children and staff.

DUTIES &   RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a   representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

  
1. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
  
2. Responsible for the on-site operations including the planning of activities, supervision of staff and children and maintaining compliance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Rules and Regulations.
  
3. Keep the Child Care Coordinator informed of staff and student activities.
  
4. Order the necessary supplies to carry out program activities.
  
5. Maintain an inventory of equipment at the site.
  
6. Maintain acceptable behavior standards and make sure that behavior is consistent with district and program policy.
  
7. Cultivate supportive relationships with the staff of the host school.
  
8. Assist with record keeping for the site.
  
9. Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Arizona Department of Health Services regulations.
  
10. Other job related duties as assigned including but not limited to coverage of Early Bird and Pre-K / Preschool and camps.
  
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION AND   EXPERIENCE: (positions in this   class typically require):

Must meet the staff qualifications to be a Facility Director under section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and provide written documentation of one of the following:

•   High school or   high school equivalency diploma, 24 months of qualifying child care   experience and completion of at least 6 credit hours in early childhood,   child development or closely related field in an accredited college or   university, or 60 actual training hours in early childhood or closely related   field and 12 hours in program administration, planning development or   management.
•   N.A.C.,   C.D.A.,C.C.P. or C.P.C. credential and at least 18 months of qualifying child   care experience
•   A minimum of 24   credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit   hours in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related   field, and 18 months of qualifying child care experience
•   Associate degree   from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood,   child development or closely related field, and 6 months of qualifying child   care experience
•   Bachelor degree   from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood,   child development or closely related field, and 3 months of qualifying child   care experience

LICENSING   REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this   class typically require):

Licensing   Requirements:

Applicants will need to provide proof   of the qualifications listed in ARS R9-5-401 (see above) at the following at   the time of their interview including:

•   A copy of a High   School Diploma or GED
•   A copy of College   Transcripts and/or Diploma (If applicable)
•   Copies of   training/workshop/seminar certificates (If applicable)

After interviewing, applicants   recommended for hire will receive instructions on how to obtain as a   condition of employment:

•   Proof of a   negative mantoux TB test within the last year
•   A signed   immunization statement against measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps and   pertussis
•   A fingerprint   clearance card
•   A signed Criminal   History Affidavit

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge   of:

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill   in:

•   Must qualify as a   facility director under section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code
•   Background in   early childhood education or related fields.
•   Experience with   school age children in a group setting.
•   Hold current first   aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain within 30 days.
•   Effective   communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Positions   in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing,   pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and   repetitive motions.

Light   Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds   of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move   objects.  The use of arm and/or leg   controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.

NOTE: 

The   above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of   responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the   business needs of the department.