Kid Zone

Assistant Activity Leader

• Program Dates
  • School Year Program: August 4 - December 19, 2008 and January 5 - May  21, 2009
  • Summer Enrichment Program: May 26 - July 24, 2009
• Program Hours:
  • Morning and/or afternoon position available Monday-Friday
  • Morning: 6:30-8:30a.m.
  • Afternoon: 2:15/2:30/3 p.m. - 6p.m. (times vary depending on school).
  • Summer: 6:30a.m. - 12:45p.m. or 11:45a.m. - 6p.m.
• Additional Information:
  • School Year: All schools have either a Wednesday or Friday early release once a week. Assistant Activity Leaders are not required to be available for early release but it is preferred. Early release hours are 12:15/12:30/12:45/1:00 p.m. until 6 p.m.
  • Some paid evening training required.
  • Assistant Activity Leader must be able to work 5 days a week
• Rate of Pay:
  • Assistant Activity Leader starting wage is $7.35/hour.
• Experience and Training:
  • Requires experience in an organized recreation, child care, or school program with elementary age children.
  • Classes in child development, recreation, or a related field are highly desirable.
  •  Must posses the skills to lead school-age activities in the area of sports, games, music, and arts and crafts.
  •  Must have a positive personality, be willing to learn and like children.
  • Must meet AZ Department of Health Services Child Day Care Center Assistant Teacher-Caregiver  requirements.
  • Requires successful completion of required selection process, successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization.
• Essential Job Functions (completed under the supervision of the Site Coordinator or Program Manager):
  • Work with Site Coordinator/Program manager and co-workers to plan, organize, and direct a variety of recreational and educational before and after school activities for students grade K-5.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with the children, parents, school staff
  • Maintain discipline, safety and control of site.
  • Maintain an environment which promotes cooperation, learning and enjoyment.
  • Assist children with special needs or disabilities and help to integrate them with others.
  • Assist Site Coordinator/Program Manager in implementing daily activities, distributing daily snack, cleaning, and assisting in any manner as requested.
  • Encourage high participation of students in daily activities and planning process.
  • Assist all visiting instructors.
  • Assist in maintaining facility by keeping it clean, organized, & secure.  Report problems. 
  • Assist with daily set-up and take-down of center: lifting/moving tables, chairs, and boxes.
  • Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Requirements:
  • Submit name, complete addresses and phone numbers of six references.
  • Submit proof of negative TB/Tine test and MMR Immunization or inoculation.
  • Must undergo fingerprint check
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must be available for additional hours on "early release" days
  • Must be CPR/ 1st Aid certified within 30 days of hire
  • Must purchase staff shirt.
  • Must attend our paid new employee orientation and trainings

Arizona Department of Health Services Qualifications

Assistant Activity Leader

Application Packet

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