Calvary Lutheran Church·Bemidji, Minnesota
The preschool aide will assist the lead teacher with classroom preparations, after-school programming, and daily student activities. They are responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental engagement of children throughout the school day.
– Calvary Lutheran Preschool Aide Calvary Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN (Part-time 15-30 hrs per week) Job Overview: To assist the childcare teacher in matters of classroom support Job Category: Full-time (9-month school year), hourly, preschool classroom staff This person will report to: Preschool Director
Previous experience working with children Have a clear understanding of the Christian faith and possess the ability to share God’s story with children Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities Be Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED certified or willing to be obtained within 30 days of employment Time management skills, self-motivation and good organizational skills
Expectations Comply with Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 3 and other statutes Pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services Have a positive attitude at work and be able to collaborate well with other staff members Have fun with kids and interact with them throughout the day at their level Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs in addition to their faith development and educational needs Utilize developmentally appropriate practice methods at all times Be a positive role model for all children and Calvary Lutheran staff Maintain student/family confidentiality at all times Attend workshops/conferences as negotiated with the director to maintain training hours as required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to continue employment as an aide Be able to kneel, bend, squat, and sit on the floor to meet children’s needs Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences Obtain basic computer skills Responsibilities and Duties Assist childcare teacher with various classroom preparations Assist with after school programming Effectively communicate with other preschool staff Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, hand washing, etc.) Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times Establish a professional level of rapport with each family Help maintain an environment that is clean, organized and safe for all children Attend preschool staff meetings and staff development as scheduled by the director Attend all-staff meetings as scheduled by the Senior Pastor Attend and engage in family events that may be outside the regular classroom day Maintain a professional self-image and project the mission and vision of Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Calvary Lutheran church at all times
Candidates should have previous experience working with children and a clear understanding of the Christian faith. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Minnesota, preschool aide openings often reflect steady demand in early childhood settings, especially where classrooms need extra support with supervision, routines, and learning activities. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for both experience and alignment with the school’s mission; here, the posted requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you apply, confirm your aide experience or college credits and be ready to address background check and mission-fit expectations.
