2025-26 CE Childcare Program Lead Community Ed

CE Childcare Program Lead

Location: Community Ed

12 months 8 hours/day

Grade 31 $24.89/hr

Non-Interim Position

Dates: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

Purpose Statement

The CE Childcare Program Lead supports the Childcare staff students and parents by providing on site training and addition the CE Childcare Program Lead must meet the professional requirements as outlined by district policy including but not limited to developing lesson plans; delivering group and individual instruction; collaborating with other professional staff and administrators in addressing program issues; responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding programs and student progress; hiring and training new staff members and ensuring the program facility and staff conform to Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Child Care Licensure regulations. The position will work within the hours of the childcare programs between

6:30 am-6:30 pm. This position may include a split shift and also includes required district holiday days and other days assigned.

Essential Functions

Regularly demonstrates and shares expertise with Mascot managers by meeting with Managers and addressing individual site needs.

Assists with planning and implementation of program activities including large and small group games art projects and STEAM.

Implements trains and supports staff on the Arizona Department of Health Services Childcare Regulations and Empower Standards as well as Arizona Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs. Manages training compliance for all staff through the AZRegistry.

Provide on site instruction and mentoring to Childcare managers.

Responsible for supporting the preparation of the Childcare environment materials and equipment; ensuring that all materials are in good repair. Assist managers in developing and making materials when needed.

Promotes good communication among staff members.

Ensures respectful and open lines of communication with parents. Maintaining availability to support managers and work with parents through written and verbal communication setting up conferences and parent meetings.

Assists in managing student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal program environment. Guides Childcare staff in the implementation of PBIS strategies for behavior management. Assists in developing behavior plans to meet individual needs.

Guides Childcare staff in monitoring students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom playground etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment.

Lead Team meetings with Childcare staff by creating an agenda discussing important deadlines and providing training on timely topics.

Observe sites and provide coaching to individual Childcare staff for the purpose of developing strong programs which support students social and emotional needs in a safe and stable environment.

Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruiting interviewing evaluating supervising training etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing and ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized. Demonstrates ability to follow progressive discipline steps.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. Mascot Managers PreK teachers Childcare staff CE Leadership parents administrators etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.

Maintains staff Call-out calendar and staff absences. Coordinates coverage and communicates program needs to the supervisor.

Complies with all continuing education requirements.

Attends all Team meetings and events.

Operations Lead: All duties above as well as the following:

Oversee Childcare operations including facility oversight and serve as the point person with DHS to ensure all programs maintain licensing compliance.

Manage program logistics and ensure quality control and state compliance to meet the district and community needs.

Communicate expectations of compliance to all childcare sites.

Conduct regular site visits to review and identify compliance and deficiencies at each childcare site.

Provide oversight to ensure all staff files meet DHS licensing requirements.

Collects maintains and analyzes enrollment waitlist and attendance data for the purpose of proper staffing and waitlist release.

Lead recruitment interviewing and hiring of all personnel within the Childcare Program including PreK.

Reconciles and ensures funding codes are assigned appropriately and consistently.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; teaching and supporting the Arizona Department of Health Services Regulations and the Arizona Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information compose a variety of documents; facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies..

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances time frames and schedules; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience adhering to all District policies and procedures; working flexible hours and days.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting 85% walking and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk or injury and/or illness.

Experience: Three years prior experience leading and training staff in an out of school time setting.

Experience with Arizona Department of Health Service Regulations.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related areas preferred

Equivalency: Experience leading and managing staff

Operations Lead: Experience in completing a wide range of administrative tasks including hiring of personnel maintaining critical records overseeing issues of compliance and servicing the needs of others.

Required Documents: Certificates and Licenses:

Level One Fingerprint Card CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Copy of MMR Vaccination Record Arizona Teaching Certificate Preferred

Copy of High School Diploma

Continuing Educ./ Training: Clearances:

CPRCertificate Criminal Background Clearance

First Aid Certificate Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card

Ability to meet Arizona Department of Health Directors qualifications

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.