Preschool Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Preschool Aide

The Midwest Playhouse | Learning Center

Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay: Based on experience and qualifications

About The Midwest Playhouse

At The Midwest Playhouse, we believe childhood should be filled with faith, learning, creativity, and play!

We are a Christian early childhood education program dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our Learning Center serves children ages 2 through Kindergarten Prep, offering small classroom sizes, low child-to-teacher ratios, and a hands-on, play-based curriculum.

Our motto is simple:  Where faith, learning, and play come together every day.

About the Position

We are looking for a dependable, energetic, nurturing, and hands-on Preschool Aide to join our growing Learning Center team!

As a Preschool Aide, you will work alongside our Lead and Assistant Teachers to support daily classroom routines, supervise children, assist with learning activities, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.

Our ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, takes initiative, follows directions, and is always willing to lend a helping hand.

This position is perfect for someone who loves being around children, enjoys staying busy, and wants to gain valuable experience in early childhood education.

While Preschool Aides are not responsible for independently planning curriculum or managing an entire classroom, they play an essential role in helping our classrooms run smoothly and ensuring every child receives attentive, loving care.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Active Supervision

• Assist teachers with supervising children throughout the day.
• Maintain active supervision during classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, rest time, and transitions.
• Engage with children through play, conversations, reading, and hands-on activities.
• Support children's emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Use positive guidance, encouragement, and redirection when assisting with behavior.
• Assist children with toileting, diaper changes, handwashing, dressing, and other self-help skills as needed.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and positive social interactions.
• Follow all classroom safety procedures and Missouri childcare licensing requirements.
• Never leave children unattended or use personal devices while responsible for supervising children.

Classroom & Curriculum Support

• Assist Lead and Assistant Teachers with implementing daily lessons and activities.
• Help prepare materials for art projects, sensory activities, STEM experiences, and learning centers.
• Participate in circle time, story time, music, movement, and outdoor activities.
• Encourage children to participate in age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Support faith-based activities, Bible stories, songs, and classroom prayer.
• Assist with classroom documentation as assigned.
• Provide classroom coverage and support in other age groups when needed, consistent with licensing and staffing requirements.

Cleaning & Classroom Organization

• Assist with daily classroom cleaning, sanitizing, and organization.
• Clean and sanitize tables, chairs, toys, and classroom materials.
• Sweep, mop, and complete other assigned cleaning responsibilities.
• Help maintain organized learning centers, shelves, cubbies, and classroom supplies.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up meals and snacks.
• Prepare rest mats and assist with nap-time setup and cleanup.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, daily, weekly, and monthly duties through Trello.
• Restock classroom supplies, including diapers, wipes, paper towels, and cleaning materials.
• Notify teachers or leadership when supplies are running low.
• Help ensure classrooms are clean, safe, and ready for the following day.

Daily Classroom Support

• Assist with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack routines.
• Support teachers with attendance, headcounts, and classroom transitions.
• Help supervise children while teachers complete necessary classroom tasks.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, and handwashing routines.
• Help prepare classroom activities and learning materials.
• Support teachers during outdoor play and gross motor activities.
• Assist with classroom documentation as assigned.
• Provide classroom coverage and support in other age groups when needed, consistent with licensing and staffing requirements.

Parent Communication & Documentation

• Assist with capturing meaningful photos and videos of classroom activities.
• Help document daily activities through our Playground parent communication app when assigned.
• Greet children and families warmly and professionally.
• Direct parent questions or concerns to the Lead Teacher or leadership when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Communicate any injuries, illnesses, behavioral concerns, or safety issues promptly to the classroom teacher or leadership.

Professionalism & Teamwork

• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow directions from Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and leadership.
• Take initiative and assist with classroom needs without always being asked.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional attitude.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership.
• Accept constructive feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Participate in required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Follow all Midwest Playhouse policies and procedures.
• Be flexible and willing to assist wherever needed throughout the Learning Center.

Qualifications

Required:

• Genuine love for children and a passion for early childhood education.
• Patient, nurturing, positive, and energetic personality.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with others.
• Willingness to learn classroom routines and childcare procedures.
• Ability to maintain active supervision while assisting with multiple children.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass required background screenings.
• Willingness to complete required Missouri childcare training and certifications.
• Ability to participate in physical classroom activities, including sitting on the floor, bending, lifting, and outdoor play, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with young children.
• Experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with early childhood development.
• Experience working in a team-based classroom environment.

Previous childcare experience is preferred but not required. We are happy to train the right candidate who is dependable, eager to learn, and passionate about working with children!

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Small classroom sizes and low child-to-teacher ratios.
• Supportive leadership and a close-knit team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Hands-on experience in early childhood education.
• A positive, faith-based workplace where teachers are valued.

What We're Looking For

We want someone who:

❤️ Loves working with young children and enjoys being actively involved in their day.

❤️ Is dependable, punctual, and ready to help.

❤️ Takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done.

❤️ Understands that child safety and active supervision always come first.

❤️ Enjoys playing, reading, singing, and interacting with children.

❤️ Is willing to help with cleaning, organizing, diapering, and daily classroom routines.

❤️ Works well with others and respects classroom leadership.

❤️ Is flexible and willing to assist in different classrooms when needed.

❤️ Maintains a positive attitude, even during busy or challenging moments.

❤️ Understands that every role in the classroom matters and contributes to a child's experience.

Join Our Team!

If you love working with children and want to be part of a team that values faith, creativity, and meaningful relationships, we'd love to meet you!

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The Midwest Playhouse — Where faith, learning, and play come together every day.

The Midwest Playhouse is a Christian, Missouri state-licensed early childhood program serving infants through Kindergarten Prep in nurturing, relationship-focused learning environments.

What began as a small in-home childcare program has grown into a community of loving in-home classrooms and our Lake St. Louis Learning Center—all built around one purpose: creating a place where children feel safe, loved, known, and excited to learn.

Our approach goes beyond traditional childcare. We believe the early years should be filled with meaningful relationships, purposeful play, creativity, exploration, and opportunities for children to grow in their faith and character. Our programs incorporate hands-on curriculum, Bible lessons, music and movement, sensory experiences, process art, STEM, Spanish, outdoor play, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Just as importantly, we're intentional about the team we build. We look for educators who are kind, dependable, positive, professional, and genuinely passionate about children. We value teamwork, initiative, gentle guidance, open communication, and teachers who want to continue learning and growing in the early childhood field.

At The Midwest Playhouse, you're not simply coming to work to supervise children. You're joining a growing team with opportunities to learn, lead, create, and make a meaningful impact during some of the most important years of a child's life.

Where faith, learning, and play come together every day.

Company Description

The Midwest Playhouse is a Christian, Missouri state-licensed early childhood program serving infants through Kindergarten Prep in nurturing, relationship-focused learning environments.What began as a small in-home childcare program has grown into a community of loving in-home classrooms and our Lake St. Louis Learning Center—all built around one purpose: creating a place where children feel safe, loved, known, and excited to learn.Our approach goes beyond traditional childcare. We believe the early years should be filled with meaningful relationships, purposeful play, creativity, exploration, and opportunities for children to grow in their faith and character. Our programs incorporate hands-on curriculum, Bible lessons, music and movement, sensory experiences, process art, STEM, Spanish, outdoor play, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.Just as importantly, we're intentional about the team we build. We look for educators who are kind, dependable, positive, professional, and genuinely passionate about children. We value teamwork, initiative, gentle guidance, open communication, and teachers who want to continue learning and growing in the early childhood field.At The Midwest Playhouse, you're not simply coming to work to supervise children. You're joining a growing team with opportunities to learn, lead, create, and make a meaningful impact during some of the most important years of a child's life.Where faith, learning, and play come together every day.