Preschool Aide

Hill Country Christian School of Austin•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The preschool aide is responsible for assisting the preschool teachers in the preparation, planning, and day-to-day duties of the Hill Country Christian School of Austin Preschool. This role requires modeling and promoting high Christian standards, conducting oneself with Christ-like behavior, and establishing positive communication with staff, students, and parents. The aide will support the teacher in creating a quality educational program, ensuring student safety, and maintaining a conducive learning environment. Responsibilities include administrative support, transitioning students, monitoring them in various settings, and adhering to school policies and biblical principles for conflict resolution and reporting critical incidents.

Requirements

Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with children.
Must be skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must be flexible to cover other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Model and promote high Christian standards and expectations for all students and peer staff to encourage excellent academic performance and godly character.
Conduct yourself in the highest Christ-like behavior and decorum consistent with a professional school environment in all interactions with students, parents, and school staff.
Establish a professional rapport with students and staff that maintains their respect.
Establish and maintain positive communication with school staff, students, parents, and be part of a supportive and encouraging team.
Exhibit compassion, enthusiasm, and knowledge to create a quality educational program in a Christian setting.
Provide support to the preschool teacher(s) in gathering materials and preparing activities for students.
Monitor and supervise assigned children at all times to ensure their safety and basic needs are met.
Assist in setting up and maintaining a classroom environment that is orderly, clean, inviting, safe, and promotes opportunities for social, spiritual, emotional, and academic learning.
Assist in maintaining classroom materials and equipment.
Able to relate easily and impartially to all children working toward the development of each one.
Must be flexible and adapt to various classroom settings and learning styles, schedules, and changes.
Provide administrative support to the preschool teacher(s) by making copies, laminating, maintaining art displays and bulletin boards.
Transition students to the lunchroom and enrichment classes.
Escort students to the nurse’s office or other areas of the school.
Monitor students on the playground, in the lunchroom, and in carpool.
Prepare take home folders.
Know and comply with school policies and handbook.
Address any staff, student, or parent issues in accordance with the principles set forth in Matthew 18 as commanded by Jesus Christ.
Notify the head of school, principal, and nurse immediately and any appropriate agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse/neglect, severe medical conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
Notify school officials and administration immediately when any behavior that is a physical risk to other staff, faculty, or students is observed or discovered either directly or indirectly.
Perform other duties as assigned.