Summer Preschool Aide

Manheim Township • Manheim Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Preschool Aide assists the Preschool Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and staff with the day-to-day operations of the program, including the supervision of the students and interaction with parents. Working hours for this position are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30am-1pm for the duration of the 10-week program running June-August. Select mandatory training schedule will be provided by Recreation Department manager. This program takes place exclusively outdoors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 1 year of experience working with children.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Working with children under the age of 5 in a classroom setting.
• Working with a variety personalities and skill levels.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
• Required legal background checks
• Willingness to engage with parents and communicate about their student's growth and success.
• Knowledge of English word usage, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to talk, hear, and see.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
• Ability to supervise students in multiple environments including in nature on trails, fields, and woodlands.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Graduate of an approved 4-year college or university with a PA Teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teaching staff with implementing curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child and incorporates elements of the natural world.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn in nature.
• Support the program's success; partner with staff and leadership to achieve goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with nature while meeting the educational and developmental needs of the students.

What This Job Offers

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