Childcare Provider 2 (Kids Club)

Job Title: Childcare Provider 2 (Kids Club)

Position Objective

Assisting the Childcare Specialist with the planning of the before and after school program and supervision of children.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Make sure that site and activities are prepared prior to children’s arrival.
• Supervise the children at all times.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
• Treat every child with respect.
• Maintain acceptable behavior standards and ensure behavior is consistent with district and program policy.
• Keep the Childcare Specialist informed of student activities.
• Share and participate in clean up activities.
• Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Department of Health Services regulations.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must meet the staff qualifications to be a teacher-caregiver under section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and provide written documentation of one of the following:

• A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and six months of qualifying child care experience.
• At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university including at least 6 credits in early childhood education and 6 months qualifying childcare experience.
• N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P., or C.P.C. credential.
• Associate or bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
• Background in early childhood education or related fields.
• Hold current first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain within 30 days.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.

Knowledge

Knowledge of (specific knowledge areas not detailed in the provided text).

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, finger dexterity, and grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.