Preschool Aide
$39,520–$39,520 year
On-siteEscondido, California, United States
Job Summary
Assist preschool teacher in supervising and implementing the program for children ages two to five, maintaining a neat and orderly classroom while respecting individual learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Help arrange the learning environment, share housekeeping duties, and supervise playground areas. Communicate regularly with parents via Class Dojo and return messages within 24 hours. Submit assessment data, participate in public relations events like Back to School Night and fundraisers, and engage in ongoing professional training. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents.
Required Qualifications
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
- Proof of completion of 6 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units OR proof of completion of at least 2 units of ECE and enrollment in current ECE class, working towards completion of 6 units
- Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance
- CPR and First Aid
- Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility
- Experience teaching OR desire to teach and models Catholic values
- Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
- Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching
- 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
- It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
Desired Qualifications
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
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