The Childcare Provider creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 0-5 while parents participate in educational programs and services at Family Resource Centers. This position supports children's social, emotional, and developmental growth through age-appropriate activities, attentive supervision, and positive interactions. The Childcare Provider promotes a welcoming atmosphere for families, ensures the safety and well-being of all children in care, and assists with maintaining a clean, organized, and developmentally supportive childcare environment.

Hours may fluctuate depending on workload.

The positions will be located in Nogales, Patagonia, and Rio Rico Family Resource Centers. Program sessions are typically 8 weekly sessions throughout the year.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision of children in a Family Resource Center setting, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
• Monitor children's well-being, maintain visibility of children at all times, follow established safety procedures, and communicate concerns to appropriate staff and parents as needed.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, exploration, social interaction, and problem-solving.
• Foster positive relationships with children while supporting developmental milestones through play-based and interactive experiences.
• Prepare childcare spaces and materials before activities and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Clean and disinfect toys and equipment, monitor supplies, maintain attendance records and sign-in sheets, and notify staff regarding facility or material needs.
• Assist with children's personal care needs, including supporting proper hygiene practices and communicating care-related needs to parents or guardians.
• Observe and document behavioral or wellness concerns and share information with Family Resource Center staff when appropriate.
• Maintain required certifications, including CPR and First Aid, and complete all required training and professional development activities.
• Follow program policies, health and safety standards, and confidentiality requirements to support high-quality service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and age-appropriate practices for children ages 0-5.
• Skill in communicating effectively with children, parents, families, and program staff.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and responsive in fast-paced childcare environments.
• Skill in organizing materials, maintaining clean environments, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, lift age-appropriate childcare materials, and actively engage with young children throughout the workday.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Familiarity with Family Resource Center, community-based, educational, or early childhood program environments.
• Experience with child development, preschool learning, or family support programs.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: To be Determined

Job FTE: Up to .49

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50-$18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

2

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Cmty & Health Systems

Job Function

Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Jennifer Argyros jenniferdickey@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

The Childcare Provider creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 0-5 while parents participate in educational programs and services at Family Resource Centers. This position supports children's social, emotional, and developmental growth through age-appropriate activities, attentive supervision, and positive interactions. The Childcare Provider promotes a welcoming atmosphere for families, ensures the safety and well-being of all children in care, and assists with maintaining a clean, organized, and developmentally supportive childcare environment.

Hours may fluctuate depending on workload.

The positions will be located in Nogales, Patagonia, and Rio Rico Family Resource Centers. Program sessions are typically 8 weekly sessions throughout the year.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision of children in a Family Resource Center setting, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
• Monitor children's well-being, maintain visibility of children at all times, follow established safety procedures, and communicate concerns to appropriate staff and parents as needed.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, exploration, social interaction, and problem-solving.
• Foster positive relationships with children while supporting developmental milestones through play-based and interactive experiences.
• Prepare childcare spaces and materials before activities and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Clean and disinfect toys and equipment, monitor supplies, maintain attendance records and sign-in sheets, and notify staff regarding facility or material needs.
• Assist with children's personal care needs, including supporting proper hygiene practices and communicating care-related needs to parents or guardians.
• Observe and document behavioral or wellness concerns and share information with Family Resource Center staff when appropriate.
• Maintain required certifications, including CPR and First Aid, and complete all required training and professional development activities.
• Follow program policies, health and safety standards, and confidentiality requirements to support high-quality service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and age-appropriate practices for children ages 0-5.
• Skill in communicating effectively with children, parents, families, and program staff.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and responsive in fast-paced childcare environments.
• Skill in organizing materials, maintaining clean environments, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, lift age-appropriate childcare materials, and actively engage with young children throughout the workday.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Familiarity with Family Resource Center, community-based, educational, or early childhood program environments.
• Experience with child development, preschool learning, or family support programs.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: To be Determined

Job FTE: Up to .49

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50-$18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

2

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Cmty & Health Systems

Job Function

Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Jennifer Argyros jenniferdickey@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.