KidZone Program Facilitator

Position Title:  KidZone Program Facilitator                                                                   
Supervisor:  KidZone Director    
Term of Employment:  12 Months          
Salary Classification:  13          
 
Job Summary: Provides a well-organized and smooth-functioning DHS-licensed childcare program for school-aged students within the school district's before- and afterschool KidZone program. The facilitator maintains a positive atmosphere that promotes a high-quality education, supports student success and relates to students in an empathetic, respectful, and consistent manner while ensuring a safe, engaging and enriching environment

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The following responsibilities tie into our strategic plan to include Student Success, Safety and Wellbeing, Stewardship of Community Resources, and Community Connection.  We believe these four areas help us remain focused on Peoria Unified's vision: Every Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.

• Oversee KidZone staff and day to day operations.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community.
• Create and maintain KidZone classroom rosters and class lists.
• Plan, organize and supervise the duties of the staff.
• Collect, verify and process KidZone registration forms.
• Monitor KidZone payments and communicate with families regarding delinquencies.
• Complete staff scheduling for all KidZone locations and EdCamp locations.
• Schedule substitute staff as necessary.
• Make necessary arrangements to accommodate children with special needs and health concerns.
• Purchase and care for equipment and materials necessary to carry out planned activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all KidZone purchases.
• Monitor equipment to assure that it is in safe working order, arranging for repairs or replacement when needed.
• Complete regular classroom observations and provide feedback to staff using quality assessment tools.
• Assist in the facilitation of staff meetings.
• Participate in interviewing and evaluating staff.
• Participate it community outreach to promote program growth.
• Fill in, as needed, for program staff.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment and attendance of the students.
• Comply with DHS regulation to achieve satisfactory inspection reports by the Child Care Licensure Division of the Department of Health Services.
• Annually, complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Department of Health Services regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge And Skills: 

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Word and Excel programming
• Knowledge of Synergy

Minimum Qualifications:    

• Arizona Teacher Certification or Substitute Certificate preferred.  Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience with school-age children in a group setting.
• Effective communications skills.
• Provide documentation of a negative Mantoux TB test.
• Must meet staff qualifications to be a facilities director under Section R9-5-401 of the Arizona Administrative Code. Applicant must provide written documentation of one of the following:
  • High school or high school equivalency diploma & completion of at least 6 credit hours in early childhood, child development or closely related field in an accredited college or university or 60 actual hours of instruction.
  • N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P, or C.P.C. credential & at least 18 months of childcare experience;
  • Minimum of 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least 6 credit hours of course work in the areas of early childhood, child development, or closely related field & 18 months of childcare experience.
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related filed & 6 months of childcare experience.
  • Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development or closely related field & 3 months of childcare experience.

 
Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check
• May be required to work outside normal wor