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Job Description
26/27 SY Community Ed Preschool Aide (GROWING MINDS)
Dysart Unified School District
District Community Education - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5776021
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
REPORTS TO
Preschool Program Manager
FLSA STATUS
Hourly
SUPERVISES
No
DEPT
Community Education
FTE
0.5
WORK
CALENDAR
195
GRADE
A
APPROVED
2/27/2019
REVISED
9/6/2021
SUMMARY:
Aassists with preschool programs including maintaining a clean and safe environment; interacting with children in play; serving snacks; assisting children; and assisting with program operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides assistance with preschool programs; assists in supervising children for adherence with safety and behavior standards and practices; maintains a clean and safe program environment.
Interacts with children during play time arts and crafts; monitors child behavior and practices appropriate discipline techniques to maintain a positive and effective program environment.
Communicates with staff, students and the community; responds to routine questions and inquiries; maintains confidentiality and ethical standards.
Gathers and serves snacks; maintains cleanliness of work areas and spaces.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
State Licensing Requirements as follows:
Must provide documentation of one of the following: High School diploma, G.E.D. or official transcript with degree confer date or proof of current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency program - must be 16 years of age or older.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Possess a negative Mantoux TB Skin Test administered within 12 months of hire date or a health care provider's written and dated statement stating incumbent is free from infectious active TB issued within 6 months of hire date.
Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler's card.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ
IVP FPCC
).
KNOWLEDGE OF
Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
Basic mathematical concepts.
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
SKILL IN
Following directions and meeting standards.
Providing attention to detail in assignments.
Performing basic math calculations.
Comprehending reference books and manuals.
Operating assigned tools and equipment.
Organizing and maintaining supplies.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, school environment.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
Position Type:
Part-Time Non-Benefited
Salary:
$15.30 Per Hour
Welcome to District Community Education - Surprise, AZ
Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 "A" rated and 10 "B" rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year. Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.
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