- Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type:
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$17.53
Class/Calendar:
A13, 9.25 months
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To provide quality childcare in a nurturing, safe environment utilizing a developmentally appropriate curriculum; and to oversee the daily activities of the childcare center children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize and implement curriculum activities for preschoolers that will support their physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development
- Maintain a supportive classroom environment with appropriate materials and learning areas
- Monitor individual students, classroom environment, playground activities, etc. to reinforce positive student behavior, supervise students and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
- Conduct shopping trips for activity and food supplies; organize lunch orders and plan snacks
- Maintain regular communication with parents
- Perform record keeping and general clerical functions (i.e. student and financial records, etc.) to support administrator in providing documentation
- Adhere to Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) regulations
- Successfully complete twelve hours per year in early childhood training
- Schedule and oversee preschool instructional aides in the performance of their duties
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- High School education and course credit related to early childhood education required
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Minimum two years experience working with groups of preschool/young children
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Ability to meet the qualifications required for Child Care Licensing including negative TB results
- Ability to adhere to and implement Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with preschool children, staff and parents; maintain confidentiality
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Typically based in a school district office, but may regularly visit preschool sites/classrooms
- Work is done in offices, classrooms, and sometimes outdoor environments during school events or playground observations
- Regular collaboration with teachers, aides, classroom staff and administration
- Regular movement around classrooms, playgrounds, and offices
- Occasional lifting of instructional materials or small classroom equipment (typically under 25 pounds)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.