Accounting Teaching Assistant Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Term of Employment:   Full time/10 months with benefits

Salary Range:               $16.00 - $17.00/Per hour, DOE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Assists the preschool teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional activities, supervises high school students working with the children and completing various job related tasks.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cares for preschool children at the Little Lions Preschool located at Mountain View High School
• Participates in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children while incorporating Arizona Early Learning Standards
• Provides direct instruction and assistance to preschool children by implementing lesson plans  
• Provides information to parents regarding classroom procedures, activities and behavior
• Follows and completes established procedures and assigned duties
• Provides direction supervision for the implementation and evaluation  of high school students working with children
• Maintains compliance with DHS and Quality First regulations
• Completes annual training requirements and participates in professional development opportunities
• Assists with checking students into and out of the facility, checking for identification and parent permissions
• Maintains confidential files of enrolled children, tuition files and other clerical duties
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of the preschool children
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old

High school diploma or GED 

An Associate's degree or higher preferred or;

At least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field or; passing score on a skills assessment

One year experience working with preschool children or school age children in a formal setting

Ability to operate basic office software

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a limited basis

Ability to perform basic accounting duties

Methods, techniques and strategies used with preschool children

Valid First Aid/CPR certification 

Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957

Negative TB skin test within the last year, Tetanus with Pertussis, Hepatitis B series

Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Key Competencies:

Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to complete tasks from written and oral instructions 

Ability to work with students in the appropriate grade levels (preschool and high school students)

Ability to work collaboratively with staff members

Application Process: 

Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of intent, and an updated resume to Martha Martinez at mmartinez@pimajted.org

External Applicants: Submit cover letter, resume, one professional reference letter and a copy of certificate(s) via the district's online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.

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