Childcare Coordinator

School Site Administrative Coordinator

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES!

Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms. We are rated “Highly Performing” by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a FOUR-DAY work week!

Cartwright School District's motto is “One Team, Una Familia!” which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

JOB GOAL

Responsible for leadership in providing high quality childcare and instructionn in a childcare setting, adhering to ADHS and Quality First, codes and statutues. Responsible for the management and administrative duties associated with running a high-quality childcare center. Applicants must have good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required, CDA is preferred
• Level 1 Fingerprint card required
• TB skin test within the past 12 months
• First Aid/CPR preferred
• Food Handler preferred
• At least 6 month experience with children 0-5 yrs. old in a licensed setting
• Evidence of leadership
  
  

Requirements At Entry

Must be at least 21 years of age and have one of the 4 options;

• 24 months of childcare experience, HS diploma or GED AND either 6 hrs. in ECE/closely related field or 60 hours in workshops in ECE/closely related field and 12 hours in administration
• 18 months childcare experience AND a NAC, CDA or CCP credential with 24 hours including at least 6 hrs.in ECE/closely related field.
• 6 months childcare experience AND an AA in ECE or a closely related field
• 3 months childcare experience AND a BA in ECE/closely related field
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Level 1 Fingerprint card
• TB skin test in the past 12 months
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Food Handlers card
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
  
  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops, plans, and prepares for staffing needs to ensure the daily operation of the center
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the childcare center and manage staff.
• Covering classrooms and attending to children’s needs (i.e., filling in as a substitute teacher)
• 2. Maintain a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and social emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents according to outlined procedures.
• Maintains high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Covering for the nurse by taking temperatures, administering medications, and other related activities;
• Ensure custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal of classrooms all areas maintained to high standards of cleanliness.
• Covering custodial responsibilities when needed. (i.e., laundry, cleaning up accidents, setting up and taking down playground equipment, etc.).
• Working with parents and maintain effective communication to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
• Represents the center in a professional, courteous, and positive manner.
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.
• Develops, plans and prepares developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned to AZ state standards.
• Maintains supplies inventory and orders supplies when needed
• Supports Team Leads as they write developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state licensing, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Oversees compliance with files and/or records: hiring of staff, billing, student cumulative files, immunization records, attendance records, and other related student information such as; work orders, requisitions, meal applications, purchase orders, state tax credit logs, fire drills, time sheets, professional development requests, update the state immunization data report, and other related files and/or records.
• Maintains a variety of files and/or processes a variety of information and/or paperwork, which may include: DES and ADHS licensing requirements, hiring packets, class lists, student withdrawals and transfers, Kronos and other related information and/or paperwork; prepares related reports.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning and/or participating in appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of all students in all areas of the school.
• Supervises all areas of the site to ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children
• Continues professional growth and attends required trainings through attendance of in person or virtual professional development.
• Demonstrates awareness of Governing Board policies and State Statutes related to job responsibilities.
• Implements curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Supervises and leads children in all daily activities, including playtime, centers, small groups, mealtime, rest time, and outdoor activities.
• Supervises and leads staff in all daily activities, including playtime, centers, small groups, mealtime, rest time, and outdoor activities.
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/material for classroom activities.
• Complies with annual state licensing requirements and Quality First Best practices.
• Directs activities of the staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
• Cultivates positive relationships with families and team members.
• Promotes a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Ensures appropriate communication with parents and teammates.
• Maintains open, consistent, timely and effective communication with parents, providing assistance when needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bending, carrying up to 40 pounds, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Terms Of Employment

REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood

LOCATION: Cartwright Employee Childcare

SUPERVISES: All childcare staff (Lead teachers, assistants, custodial)

CALENDAR: 12-months; Position Hours: 10hrs./ day

JOB CATEGORY: Educational Support Professional

BEGINNING SALARY: ESP Salary D, as approved by the Governing Board

BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until Filled