A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
Childcare Assistant Group Leader - Early Childhood
Chandler USD 80
VARIOUS - Chandler, Arizona Job Details
Job ID:
5857747
Application Deadline:
Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Jul 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Chandler Unified School District Classification:
Instruction Title:
Childcare Aide
Calendar:
Childcare I Fulltime or Part time
Salary:
Grade 104
Work Year:
10.5
Month Full and Part Time Available Job Goal:
Assist in providing quality child care in a nurturing, safe environment using developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer and related software
Satisfactory criminal background check
Negative TB test required upon hire
Core Job Functions:
Assist Childcare Teacher with supervising children in the Lil Explorers Early Childhood Program, meal time, lesson plans, bathroom and emergency drills
Assist Childcare Teacher with developing and creating bulletin boards, lesson plans and classroom displays
Assist students with various physical, emotional and educational needs
Alert the supervisor to any problem or special information about a student
Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
Be flexible and perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisor
Work in collaboration with Group Leader staff to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
Keep educational materials, equipment and the general room environment neat, safe and clean.
Accept responsibility for students well being and safety while they are in employee's care
Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation
Operate and care for school district's equipment properly
Follow district policies as outlined
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors
Participate in a minimum of 18 training hours per year
Maintain/Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification as required by program
Core Values/Professional Qualities:
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
Function effectively as a team member
Be responsible, reliable and punctual
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Positively accept direction
Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
Be a positive role model for students
Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
Physical Requirements - Working with Students
Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises. Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 30 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force to move objects frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects constantly. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$16.50 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Supervisory Aide
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Hazel Gaela , Site Coordinator