Part-Time Preschool Teacher's Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description:

St. James Preschool is an outreach ministry of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. It is a warm, loving, play based environment which focuses on academic learning and social and emotional development.

Role Description:

There are several part-time on-site Teacher's Aide positions open for the 2026-2027 School Year beginning in August in our 2, 3 and 4 Year Old Classrooms. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have obtained a high school diploma. As a teacher's aide at St. James Preschool, you will be responsible for providing a nurturing and educational learning environment for the children, assisting the lead classroom teachers, and implementing engaging activities. You will be working with a team of teachers, and must be a team player! Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to lifting children up to 40 lbs., assisting in snack/lunch duties, help with changing diapers and potty training (2s only), monitoring the children's growth and development, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, communicating with parents about their child's progress.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience working with children ages 1-5, preferably in a preschool/daycare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and understanding.
• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• CPR and First Aid certification (required - available as training hours).
• Must share Christian beliefs (Catholic preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and care for all children in a nurturing and respectful manner.
• Assist in creating a center-based, literacy rich classroom environment.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards in the classroom.
• Blend religious education throughout the preschool program.
• Maintain positive guidance strategies.
• Maintain attendance records, daily reports and assessments.
• Participate in orientation, staff meetings, in-service, workshops, safe environment training, continuing education staff development, CPR/First Aid certification.
• Follow program guidelines based on guidelines provided by the Director of Parish Preschools, Office of Catholic Schools.
• Check environment on a regular basis to insure quality, health and safety.
• Care for equipment and supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.

Job Type: Part-time (15-20 hours/week).

Experience:

• preschool care: 1 year (Preferred).

Shift Availability:

• Day Shift (Required).

Ability to Commute:

• McDonough, GA 30252 (Required).

Ability to Relocate:

• McDonough, GA 30252: Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location: In person.