SUMMARY

Provides for the instruction, care, and development of children ranging from 2 years 11 months to 5 years old using Department Preschool Curriculum and the Arizona Early Learning Standards.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years of experience with youth
AZ Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Associate’s (or higher) degree
OR
Completion of an AZ Department of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR 60 Semester-Hour credits at an institute of higher learning (Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire)
Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of hire
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend
written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment
Post offer/pre-hire Physical Examination with 50 lb. Lift Test to be done by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and sign a Medical History form
CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire at employee's expense). Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
Complete and maintain 18 hours of required state trainings per year
Complete 12 hours of the Department of Economic Services (DES) health and safety classes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with children 2-5 years of age
6 months of childcare experience
30 hours of Early Childhood Education (ECE) training/workshops
60 credit hours of college with at least 12 hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development Associate (CDA)

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Soleng Tom Elementary School - Broadway & Houghton Area
Classification: White Collar
FTE: .875 – 7 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Instructional Specialist - Preschool (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)