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Arizona Department of Economic Security Childcare Lead - Community Programs in Corona de Tucson, Arizona

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6542188

SUMMARYFacilitates and provides quality care in an environment that allows children to develop to their potential. Children will be engaged in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.\ \ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Clearly articulates the Community Programs philosophy and goals.
  • Plans, posts and implements individual and group activities to stimulate growth that follow the applicable learning standards.
  • Follows through with enrichment activities based on the written activity/lesson plans that are in accordance with the applicable learning standards.
  • Participates in the childrens activities by interacting, observing, extending language experiences, modeling desired behavior and facilitating conflict resolution as using only positive guidance techniques.
  • Supervises children, maintains ratios and keeps a daily attendance roster, including children going to and from the program.
  • Provides information for the classroom and site newsletter. Maintains and updates emergency information for each child.
  • Prepares monthly sign-in sheets that includes writing in parents name, placing name/schedule labels and daily review of parents signatures and correct times.
  • Provides a clean and organized environment where children are safe, nurtured and valued.
  • Arranges the environment so that the activities/centers are engaging and developmentally appropriate.
  • Participates in daily cleaning and safety checklist.
  • Reports supply needs and maintenance needs to the Site Director.
  • Follows the Vail School District Governing Board Polices and Procedures along with the Community Programs Staff Handbook and Accreditation.
  • Follows the A.C.T. and G.R.E.A.T. statements as explained in the Community Programs Staff Handbook.
  • Follows rules and regulations of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • Ensures all policies and procedures are followed, and all relevant forms, from and for the parents, are collected and completed daily.
  • Attends and actively participates in all required staff meetings and obtains a minimum of 24 hours of professional development each year that meet DHS Licensing requirements with verification of attendance to be placed in personnel file.
  • Reads the staff notebook and signs in and out daily.
  • Builds relationships by communicating positively and effectively with parents on a regular basis.
  • Clearly and effectively articulates the program philosophy and developmentally appropriate practices to families.
  • Maintains a work environment that generates trust, collaboration, and caring.
  • Responsible for regular communication with families, and monthly updated documentation/observation boards.
  • Performs tasks assigned by the Site Director, Regional Site Director, Enrichment Program Coordinator and/or the Director of Community Programs.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Programs staff, representatives of local and state agencies, families and the public.
  • Must be able to work with a diverse population, including those with various individual needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position may provide indirect supervision of Community Programs childcare support staff, as assigned by the Site Director or Regional Director.

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