Preschool Aide

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Assists teachers with classroom preparations, supervises students, and provides support as needed. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment for young children at St. Therese Academy Preschool.

Requirements

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand the stages of early childhood development and learning progressions.
Ability to solve problems and provide solutions.
Ability to cope with a stressful environment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and duties based on needs of children and teachers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom.
Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation.
Occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
Regularly required to be inside the classroom.
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.
May be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

Responsibilities

Gets materials/supplies ready for the day and sets up equipment inside the classroom and on the playground.
Prepares naptime by setting up mats and placing bedding in bags at the beginning of the week.
Assists with general housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean classroom environment. These tasks may include disinfecting heavy traffic areas, clearing and cleaning sinks, countertops, and tabletops and sweeping.
Supervises students during lunch, snack, recess, on the playgrounds, and while in line. For outside play, there will be stars to go up to the playground.
Assists students having difficulty resting during naptime.
Recognizes student needs and provides solutions.
Complies with CA state and county codes and licensing regulations.
Follows classroom rules determined by lead teachers and/or the director.
Supervise bathrooms as needed, including changing children that have had bathroom accidents.
Attends all professional development trainings, school functions, and staff meetings.
Performs other jobs/tasks/duties deemed necessary for a smooth functioning program as assigned by the teacher and/or director.