Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher’s Aide

School Name: St. Rose of Lima School

Location: 278 Alvarado St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part time, 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM to 1:45 PM (6 hours per day)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Position Summary

The TK Teacher’s Aide supports the Transitional Kindergarten teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The aide assists with classroom instruction, supervision, classroom organization, and the social-emotional development of students while helping them build foundational academic and life skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the TK teacher with daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Support students during academic, social, and play-based learning activities.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom supplies.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and field trips.
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and age-appropriate self-help skills.
• Promote positive behavior and encourage social-emotional growth.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Assist students with hygiene and personal care needs as appropriate.
• Observe student behavior and report concerns to the classroom teacher.
• Perform basic clerical duties, including copying, filing, and preparing classroom materials.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and information.
• Follow all school policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or administration.