(2026-2027) Preschool Teacher Aide, Holy Family School

Diocese of Allentown•Nazareth, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher Aide supports the safety, supervision, and educational experience of preschool students and assists the preschool teacher in maintaining a nurturing, respectful, and calm classroom. The aide works cooperatively with the classroom team to implement class plans and curriculum, follows the teacher’s directions, reinforces learning through teachable moments, and may supervise classroom activity when the teacher is absent. The role also serves as a liaison for parent concerns by communicating them to the teacher, while maintaining student confidentiality. This is a part-time, school-year position in a normal preschool classroom setting. The schedule aligns with morning arrival at 7:45 AM through full-day preschool dismissal at 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional work outside normal hours may be required for school-related events, meetings, or staff development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of child development and emotional well-being, and the ability to relate to students.
Ability to maintain a high level of energy and keep pace with young children throughout the school day.
Ability to respond calmly to difficult or overwhelming situations and age-appropriate behavior.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
Ability to recognize the needs of children as individuals and as a group.
Good writing skills for clear communication with students and teachers.
Flexibility when schedules, environments, student behaviors, planned activities, or lessons change.
Before interview, provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Act 153 of 2014; records must be no less than one year old.
Before interview, complete the online Protecting God’s Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Able to sit on the floor or a low chair, walk, stand for up to one hour at a time, bend, crouch, kneel, crawl, and sit on the floor with young children.
Able to talk and hear in person and by telephone, operate standard office equipment, and occasionally reach and lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of college or related coursework in child development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the preschool teacher with student activities, including academic lessons, circle time, story time, outdoor lessons, special classes, bathroom breaks, snacks, lunch, arrival and dismissal, and disciplinary discussions.
Escort students to and from restrooms, special classes and trips, recess, and lunch.
Participate in students’ physical activities, using proper, safe, and ergonomic techniques for movement such as hand motions, dancing, stretching, bending, and reaching.
Read to groups of students and help prepare instructional materials and supplies, make copies, and decorate bulletin boards.
Communicate parental concerns and questions about student progress to the teacher, and inform school administrators of student needs or concerns.
Maintain confidentiality of student information and refrain from discussing it outside the classroom.
Teach and reinforce preschool behavior rules, safety guidelines, and applicable Diocese of Allentown policies.
Learn and implement the curriculum, with or without direct supervision.
Maintain a clean, tidy, sanitary, and orderly classroom, including shelves, counters, storage areas, and bathrooms.
Supervise children at all times.
Perform other duties assigned by the Pastor, Principal, or Preschool Teacher.