Preschool Aide

School Name: St. Mary Preschool

Location: 130 E 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Reports to: Preschool Director

Employment Type: Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: starting at $19/hr.

Summary

The professional hired will be responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of children between the ages of two and five years of age.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Assist preschool teacher in supervising and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego
• Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning
• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Treating children with dignity and respect
• Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral member of a group
• Assist preschool teacher in the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of the children
• Other duties as assigned
• Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school but not limited to; shall include Back to School Night, Christmas program, Grandparents Day concert, Open House, Moving Up Ceremony, and school fundraisers

Administrative/ Other Responsibilities

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner, within 24 hours weekdays
• Communicate regularly with parents, posting weekly on Class Dojo with classroom updates
• Submit assessment data and complete tasks assigned by principal in a timely manner
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
• Participate in appropriate professional activities to support leadership and instructional roles
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
• Other duties as assigned