Childcare Group Leader - Preschool before/after care

Childcare Group Leader – Preschool Before/After Care Chandler USD 80 – Riggs Elementary – Gilbert, Arizona. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5670336 Application Deadline: May 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Apr 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026 Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time Minimum Entry: Grade 106 – $17.32 per hour Calendar: July 6, 2026 – May 21, 2027. 2613 PT (9 months). 212 total work days, 6 paid holidays, 218 total paid days. New Hire Experience Compensation: 1% for two or more years of full‑time experience and an additional 1% per year, not to exceed a maximum hiring range of 5%. New Hire Education Compensation: 1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit, not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%. Work Hours (Daily M-F): AM Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.; PM Shift: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $17.32 per hour Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Classified Professional Job Description Classification: Support Staff Job Title: Childcare Group Leader (Kids Express) Work Calendar: 2613 PT (9 months) Salary: Grade 106 (Support Hourly) Job Goal: Assist in providing quality childcare in a nurturing, safe environment using developmentally appropriate curriculum. Minimum Qualifications: Experience working with children. Minimum 6 months of experience required. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software. Satisfactory criminal background check. Negative TB test required upon hire. High School diploma, GED, or equivalent desired. Core Job Functions: Supervise children in the before and after school program, including play periods, meal time, field trips, bathroom, assemblies, and emergency drills. Prepare lesson plans and instruct children with an age‑appropriate curriculum. Develop and create bulletin boards, signs, borders, and classroom displays. Assist students with various physical, emotional, and educational needs. Provide guidance and direction to students regarding appropriate behavior and social skills. Alert the supervisor to any problem or special information about a student. Communicate with parents on the student's progress, behaviors, issues, and outcomes. Maintain confidentiality of protected student and staff information even after employment concludes. Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Keep educational materials, equipment, and the general room environment neat, safe, and clean. Attend all staff training sessions, meetings, and programs. Accept responsibility for students' well‑being and safety while they are in the employee's care. Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based on daily observation. Operate and care for the school district's equipment properly. Follow district policies as outlined. Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors. Participate in a minimum of 18 training hours per year. Maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by the program. Core Values: Excellence – In all we do, valuing high quality at every level. Equity – Fairness in all things, ensuring all students, staff, and patrons have opportunities to succeed. Collaboration – Effective decision‑making and morale‑enhancing teamwork. Integrity – Honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness as foundational principles. Efficiency – Demonstrating prudent stewardship of public trust through resource utilization. Professional Qualities: Promote positive interactions with colleagues. Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members. Be responsible, reliable, and punctual. Be flexible and adaptable to change. Positively accept direction. Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district. Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict resolution skills. Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job. Share sensitive student and staff information on a need‑to‑know basis. Be a positive role model for students. Adhere to district and school rules and procedures. Physical Requirements: Positions require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting. Job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability. Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. Work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Physical demands described represent those an employee must meet to perform essential job functions. Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on business needs of the department. Updated 10/30/25 Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Contact Information Alesia Taylor, Preschool & Pre‑K Coordinator Community Education Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education