Experience and Training:
Requires experience in all aspects of managing or assisting to manage an activity center, coordinating, planning and implementing activities for elementary age children and supervising staff. An AA degree (or equivalent education) in Education, Recreation or a related field preferred. Must have a positive personality and strong child management skills. Must meet AZ Dept. of Health Services Child Day Care Center Teacher/Caregiver requirements. Requires
successful completion of required selection process, successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization.
Essential Job Functions:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager:
* Assist in designing, organizing, directing and teaching a variety of recreational and educational activities for students within grades K-5 registered in the Kid Zone.
* Maintain informative and supportive relationship with parents.
* Maintain discipline, safety and control of site.
* Participate in training, supporting, and evaluating of center staff.
* Attend all staff meetings and trainings. Participate in regular site staff meetings.
* Help maintain files, attendance records, and accept fee payments from parents.
* Assist Program Manager in ensuring center complies with all AZ DHS and Dept. of Economic Security regulations.
* Encourage high participation of students in daily activities and planning process.
* Maintain the facility by keeping it clean, organized & secure. Report problems. clean,
* Assist in ordering of supplies and equipment while staying within allotted budget. Maintain equipment in safe working order.
* Assist in daily set-up and take-down of center: lifting/moving tables, chairs & boxes.
Pre-employment Requirements:
* Submit names, complete addresses and phone numbers of six references.
* Submit proof of negative TB/Tine test and MMR Immunization or inoculation.
* Must undergo fingerprint check.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
Additional Requirements:
* Must be CPR/1st Aid certified within 30 days of hire.
* Must purchase staff shirts
* Must attend our paid new employee orientation and trainings (prior to working at the sites)