Site Leader- Building Blocks Preschool

Position Type:
Support Staff (Non-Classroom)/Site Leader - Building Blocks

Date Posted:
10/14/2024

Location:
Community Education

Closing Date:
01/06/2025 JOB DESCRIPTION BOTTOM RIGHT OF SCREEN

Job Grade: 110

Hourly Rate: $17.93 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day: 8

Application Procedure: Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please Click Here. Site Leader- Building Blocks PreSchool JOB DESCRIPTION Gilbert Unified School District Purpose Statement:
The Site Leader is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and monitoring children's activities in the day-to-day operation of the Building Blocks program for 3 & 4 year olds at the school site. Essential Functions Read and follow Building Blocks & GPS Employee Handbook. Follow all guidelines set forth by Department of Health Services. (DHS Licensing) Ensure registration process of students is complete and updated as needed. Maintain effective communication with school staff and principal. Create consistence classroom schedule adhering to location schedule; assigned lunch/recess. Implementation and instruction of supplied Building Block curriculum. Create and implement structured classroom behavior model. Follow Building Blocks formal behavior plan if needed. Complete daily reports for each student in attendance. Maintain availability to meet and consult with parents upon request. Adhering to DHS nutritional guidelines & completion of bi-weekly food orders. Meeting all required deadlines of Building Blocks paperwork; Monday Packets. Manage and supervise all Activity Leaders. Create manageable schedule for classroom duties amongst staff; prepping, cleaning, etc. Completion of all other duties as assigned. Other Functions Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: lesson and activity planning; behavior management techniques; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior. Specific knowledge required: Familiarity and knowledge of all the rules and regulations of Department of Health Services (DHS).
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and availability to work, if needed, on half days and no school/camp days during the school year. Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services. Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 20% walking, and 75% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience
2+ years' experience with school age children in a licensed group setting, or any other combination of experience and education to successfully complete the job.

Education
A combination of experience and education to successfully complete the job.

Required Testing
Must have negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed prior to and within 6 months of employment

Continuing Educ. / Training
• Completes a minimum of eighteen (18) verifiable hours of approved training each year.
• CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years

Certificates & Licenses
Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Teacher-Caregiver requirements.

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint (IVP)/Background Clearance

FLSA Status
Non Exempt

Approval Date
September 12, 2023

Salary Grade
Grade 110 - 9 Months

Non Discrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

Attachment(s): Site Leader BB.pdf