Lutheran Services Florida·Palm Beach County, Florida
The Preschool Program Aide assists classroom staff with educational activities, outdoor trips, and the supervision of children during mealtimes. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean environment and supporting children with special needs according to individual plans.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is seeking a talented Preschool Program Aide who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday. An 8 hour shift will be assigned within the hours of 7:30 - 5:30!
The Preschool Program Aide works as part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen and on bus as needed. May also assist with special needs children. May be assigned to various locations as deemed necessary for program operations. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.
Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (i.e. at family nights, copying newsletters, making phone calls, preparing classroom materials, etc.)
Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the teacher assistant or teacher.
May work with assigned children with disabilities, supporting the work of the classroom staff, managers, specialists and/or mental health consultant in carrying out the individual plans for children with special needs.
With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP.
Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and stores materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe environment.
May assist with janitorial services in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor.
May assist in the preparation of food, logging meals/snacks following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared and served.
Participates in food service cleanup, inventory and other food service tasks as requested.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Attends all workshops and training as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above.
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting the child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
This is an entry-level position. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com]
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