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COOP - Student Worker (PUSD students only)

Part-time

Peoria Unified School District (AZ)

Glendale, AZPart-time$15.15/hrPosted 3w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15.15/hr
Location
Glendale, AZ
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationChild Care Training Certification

Job overview

Peoria Unified School District (AZ) is hiring a COOP - Student Worker (PUSD students only). The COOP Student Worker assists in day‑to‑day childcare and preschool learning activities, prepares instructional materials, maintains classroom cleanliness, supervises indoor and outdoor play, updates records, and supports teachers in the PUSD COOP program. Additionally, the role involves sanitizing areas, reviewing immunization records, and ensuring compliance with Arizona licensing statutes.

Key focus areas include Assist in day‑to‑day childcare and preschool learning activities, Prepare instructional and activity materials assigned by teachers, and Perform general housekeeping, sanitizing and maintenance of preschool areas.

Successful candidates bring Minimum Age 16, Passed COOP Course, and Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Important skills include AZ Childcare Licensing Statutes, Rules, Regulations, Ordinances And PUSD Policies And Procedures, Principles Of Preschool And Childcare Methods And Techniques, Principles Of Record, File And Database Management, Principles Of Basis Child Development Stages, Written Communications, and Verbal Communications. Preferred (not required): English Oral Communications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AZ Childcare Licensing Statutes, Rules, Regulations, Ordinances and PUSD Policies and ProceduresPrinciples of Preschool and Childcare Methods and TechniquesPrinciples of Record, File and Database ManagementPrinciples of Basis Child Development StagesWritten CommunicationsVerbal CommunicationsAssisting Preschool Students to Develop Socialization, Personal Hygiene and Behavioral ControlsProviding Care and Supervision of Preschool Children ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Effective Working Relations With Co-Workers, Vendors, Students, Parents, the General Public and Others Having Business With the School DistrictEnglish Oral CommunicationsKnowledge of AZ Childcare Licensing StatutesKnowledge of Preschool and Childcare MethodsKnowledge of Record and Database ManagementKnowledge of Child Development StagesWritten and Verbal CommunicationsAssisting Preschool Students SocializationProviding Care and Supervision of Preschool ChildrenEstablishing Effective Working RelationsAZ Childcare Licensing Statutes KnowledgePreschool Principles KnowledgeRecord File Database Management KnowledgeChild Development Stages KnowledgeWritten Communication SkillVerbal Communication SkillAssisting Preschool Students SkillCare and Supervision of Preschool Children SkillEstablishing Effective Working Relations Skill

Qualifications

Minimum Age 16COOP Course CompletedArizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardBackground Clearance CheckAbility to Stand Walk Sit Extended PeriodsAbility to Lift 50 PoundsFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationChild Care Training CertificationFluency in English Written and Oral

Full job description

POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PUSD STUDENTS

Position Title: COOP - Student Worker, Part-time Department: COOP Preschool Supervisor: Director of COOP Program Term of Employment: 18 weeks Salary: $15.15/hr - student wage  

Job Summary: Assists in providing a variety of preschool teacher and child care services for the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) COOP program.

Essential Functions , as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:

 Assists in the day to day childcare and preschool learning activities for children enrolled in the PUSD COOP Program. Prepares instructional and activity materials as assigned by the preschool teachers. Prepares activities, activity areas and materials for the day. Performs general housekeeping, sanitizing and maintenance of the preschool areas. Cleans and disinfects toileting/changing areas. Launders classroom towels, sheets and nap blankets. Assist in supervising indoor and outdoor free play and directed activities. Maintains documentation and records for student files. Maintains and updates computer files; reviews immunization records for currency. Monitors the sign out of children by their parents or approved guardians. Cleans and secures the area before closing for the night. Performs other duties as assigned or required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of AZ childcare licensing statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and PUSD policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of preschool and childcare methods and techniques. Knowledge of the principles of record, file and database management. Knowledge of the principles of basis child development stages. Skill in written and verbal communications. Skill in assisting preschool students to develop socialization, personal hygiene and behavioral controls. Skill in providing care and supervision of preschool children activities. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of 16 and to have successfully passed the COOP course.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (if 18 years of age):

Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Must be able to pass a background clearance check May be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and cleaning compounds, extreme weather conditions, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens. May be required to work outside normal working hours. Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aide, CPR, and Child Care Training Certifications. May be required to demonstrate fluency in both English written and oral communications.

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