Part Time Preschool Teacher Aide
Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego·Spring Valley, California
Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego·Spring Valley, California
The Preschool Aide supports lead teachers by preparing classroom materials and supervising students during activities, meals, and transitions. They ensure a safe, clean, and faith-filled learning environment while complying with state licensing regulations.
Santa Sophia Preschool is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate preschool aide who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. The Preschool Aide assists teachers with classroom preparation, supervision of students, and daily classroom support to ensure a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment.
Preschool Aide Responsibilities Prepare materials and supplies for daily classroom activities and set up equipment inside the classroom and on the playground.
Assist with weekly naptime setup, including preparing mats and organizing bedding bags.
Support general housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean classroom environment (disinfecting high-touch areas, cleaning sinks/counters/tabletops, sweeping, etc.).
Supervise students during lunch, snack, recess, playground time, and transitions (including lining up and walking to playground areas).
Assist students who have difficulty resting during naptime.
Recognize student needs and provide appropriate support and solutions.
Follow classroom procedures and rules set by lead teachers and/or the director.
Supervise bathrooms as needed, including assisting children who have bathroom accidents.
Comply with California state and county licensing regulations.
Attend required professional development trainings, school functions, and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or director to ensure a smooth and effective preschool program.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Santa Sophia Preschool, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.