Pre-K Counts Program Aide

Bucks County • Langhorne, PA

95d

About The Position

The Program Aide works as a part of a team to assist with activities in the classroom and food distribution. Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. The program aide is responsible to assist in the day to day operations in one or more classrooms/centers.

Requirements

• The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge of the basics of working with preschool children.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving and sanitation practices.
• Knowledge of local resources, customs and languages helpful.
• Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources and the public.
• Ability to project professionalism in conducting daily activities.
• Some bilingual fluency helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g. copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, etc.)
• Notifies teacher and/or center lead of any safety, health issues or concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED