Preschool Aide (mornings)

Description

School Name

• School of the
• Madeleine
• Location: 1875
• Illion
• St,
• San
• Diego,
• CA 92110
• Reports to:
• Preschool
• Director
• Employment
• Type:
• Part
• Time,
• M -
• F (19 hours per week)
• FLSA
• Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Position Summary

If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to your students, works collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team.

Teaching Responsibilities Assist the Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, and assist with school curriculum Oversees outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times Assist the teacher with rest time and prep work Provides children with support and care during lunchtime and rest time 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 Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs Must be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing Treating children with dignity and respect 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 Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Religious Qualifications Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications Must have completed 12 ECE units or completed a minimum of 3 ECE units and enrolled in more units (Copy of transcripts provided) Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center (preferred) Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator Works well with others Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm Physical Requirements To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom.
• While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating 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 to influence the learning situation.
• It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom.
• The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.
• The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

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.

School of the Madeleine, 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.