Position Title: Preschool Teacher Aide
Hours: Part Time, 15 to 19 hours per week
Supervised by: Preschool Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary: The aide will work with the lead teacher supervising a classroom of preschool children. The preschool teacher aide is responsible for assisting the preschool lead teacher and other staff in implementing program curriculum, preparation of classroom, and outdoor activities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Aide will assist in supervision of children and participate in general classroom and facility cleaning
• Assists in snack and meal preparation
• Assists in implementing curriculum
• Oversees outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times
• Ensures a caring and safe learning environment for all staff and children
• Assure compliance with applicable state and county codes and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Friendly with excellent people skills
• Professional demeanor
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

Education and Experience

• Must have one of the following qualifications:
  • High school diploma, 6 units of child development and enrolled in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully

  • High school diploma, 12 core semester units and 6 months work experience working in a child care center

  • High school diploma, Child Development associates credential with appropriate age endorsement and 6 months experience, Child Development associate teacher permit/ teacher permit/ master teacher permit
• Current pediatric CPR/ first aid certificate
• Background clearance by Livescan
• Negative TB test must be completed prior to employment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to cdameron@santasophia.org