COOP Student Worker (PUSD students only)

Position Type : Athletics / Activities / Extra Duties Stipends / Auxiliary Worker Date Posted : 7 / 25 / 2024 Location : Centennial High School - Peoria, AZ Closing Date : until filled   Additional Information : Show / Hide POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PUSD STUDENTS Position Title : COOP Student Worker, Part-time Department : COOP Preschool Supervisor : Director of COOP Program Term of Employment : 18 weeks Salary : $14.70 / hr - student wage Job Summary : Assists in providing a variety of preschool teacher and child care services for the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) COOP program. Essential Functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following :

• Assists in the day to day childcare and preschool learning activities for children enrolled in the PUSD COOP Program.
• Prepares instructional and activity materials as assigned by the preschool teachers.
• Prepares activities, activity areas and materials for the day.
• Performs general housekeeping, sanitizing and maintenance of the preschool areas. Cleans and disinfects toileting / changing areas. Launders classroom towels, sheets and nap blankets.
• Assist in supervising indoor and outdoor free play and directed activities.
• Maintains documentation and records for student files. Maintains and updates computer files; reviews immunization records for currency.
• Monitors the sign out of children by their parents or approved guardians. Cleans and secures the area before closing for the night.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
• Knowledge of AZ childcare licensing statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of preschool and childcare methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles of record, file and database management.
• Knowledge of the principles of basis child development stages.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in assisting preschool students to develop socialization, personal hygiene and behavioral controls.
• Skill in providing care and supervision of preschool children activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum age of 16 and to have successfully passed the COOP course. OTHER REQUIREMENTS (if 18 years of age) :
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and cleaning compounds, extreme weather conditions, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aide, CPR, and Child Care Training Certifications.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in both English written and oral communications. Attachment(s) :
• Salary Schedule