Kindergarten Aide

American Heritage School AF Campus•American Fork, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

American Heritage School is seeking a Part-Time Kindergarten Aide to support the classroom teacher in creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment for young students. This position assists with daily classroom operations and helps students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The role is faith-forming, requiring aides to actively support, model, and teach principles consistent with the Mission and values of AHS and the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The aide works closely with the classroom teacher to support instruction, reinforce learning concepts, and ensure students remain focused, engaged, and supported. A successful Kindergarten Aide is proactive, attentive, flexible, and able to respond to the dynamic needs of a kindergarten classroom.

Requirements

Experience working with young children
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to take direction
Patience
Flexibility
Enthusiasm for working in an educational setting
Commitment to actively participate in and contribute to a faith-based educational environment aligned with the teachings and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Professional appearance and demeanor
Willingness and ability to serve as ambassadors for the AHS Mission, Honor Code, and Diversity Statement
Personal conduct, public statements, and online presence must reflect and support the school's religious mission and educational purpose
Ability to align style, tone, and expectations with that of the classroom teacher
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the teacher's preferences and the evolving needs of the classroom
Reliability
Genuine care for young children
Positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with specific learning disabilities

Responsibilities

Assisting the classroom teacher with classroom management by helping maintain a calm, organized, and respectful environment, including supporting behavior expectations, guiding students through transitions, and reinforcing routines and procedures.
Providing instructional support by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce lessons, clarify directions, and offer additional guidance as needed.
Assisting with grading and preparation of instructional materials, including organizing worksheets, preparing classroom resources, and supporting assessment-related tasks under the direction of the teacher.
Offering general support to both teacher and students by helping with daily classroom activities, including arrival and dismissal, centers, recess transitions, and other routine responsibilities.
Monitoring student engagement and providing encouragement and redirection when needed to help students stay on task and develop positive learning habits.
Supporting students' social and emotional development by modeling kindness, patience, and appropriate behavior, and by helping students navigate peer interactions.
Maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment by supervising students and ensuring adherence to school policies and procedures.
Integrating faith-based principles and moral reasoning into classroom instruction where appropriate.
Serving as an example of Christian character and discipleship to students.
Supporting and upholding the spiritual mission of the school through daily interactions with students and colleagues.
Participating in school-wide devotionals, prayer, and other faith-centered activities.
Responding thoughtfully to student questions related to faith, values, and moral decision-making in a manner consistent with the school's mission.
Creating and posting assignments with clear instructions, models, and rubrics.
Maintaining purposeful and effective classroom routines.
Communicating with parents and colleagues in ways that are timely, collaborative, precise, and positive.
Monitoring and reporting student progress clearly and consistently.
Supporting AHS extracurricular athletics programs (interest and experience encouraged).