Peoria Unified School District
KidZone Associate
Position Title: KidZone Associate
Location: District Administration Center – Glendale, AZ
Position Type: School Support Staff (12-Month Term)
Salary Classification: 7
Supervisor: Site Supervisor
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Job Summary: Looking for the opportunity to support the students of Peoria Unified while creating your own schedule? Become a KidZone Associate today! KidZone is an innovative before and after school care program where students, kindergarten through 8th-grade, are able to learn and interact in a safe, caring environment. As an associate, you will provide a positive atmosphere that is conducive to learning, growth, safety and fun. Associates relate to students in an empathetic, respectful, and consistent manner.
Essential Functions
Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, employees and community.
Make sure that site and activities are prepared prior to children’s arrival.
Supervise the children at all times.
Administer first aid when necessary.
Treat every child with respect.
Maintain acceptable behavior standards and make sure that behavior is consistent with district and program policy.
Keep manager informed of student activities.
Share and participate in clean‑up activities.
Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Department of Health Services regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable grants management.
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Background in early childhood, education, or related fields.
Hold current first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain within 30 days.
Effective communication skills.
Other Requirements
Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
May be required to work outside normal working hours.
Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of application and must maintain it thereafter.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.
ADA Accommodations Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.
Attachments
Salary Schedule
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Job Summary: Looking for the opportunity to support the students of Peoria Unified while creating your own schedule? Become a KidZone Associate today! KidZone is an innovative before and after school care program where students, kindergarten through 8th-grade, are able to learn and interact in a safe, caring environment. As an associate, you will provide a positive atmosphere that is conducive to learning, growth, safety and fun. Associates relate to students in an empathetic, respectful, and consistent manner.
Essential Functions
Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, employees and community.
Make sure that site and activities are prepared prior to children’s arrival.
Supervise the children at all times.
Administer first aid when necessary.
Treat every child with respect.
Maintain acceptable behavior standards and make sure that behavior is consistent with district and program policy.
Keep manager informed of student activities.
Share and participate in clean‑up activities.
Annually complete a minimum of 18 verifiable hours of approved training per Department of Health Services regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable grants management.
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Background in early childhood, education, or related fields.
Hold current first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain within 30 days.
Effective communication skills.
Other Requirements
Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
May be required to work outside normal working hours.
Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of application and must maintain it thereafter.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.
ADA Accommodations Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.
Attachments
Salary Schedule
#J-18808-Ljbffr