Crossroads SCHOOL - Preschool AIDE

Preschool Aide

Preschool Aide is responsible for understanding and complying with all Title 22 Requirements, working under the directions of the teaching staff, supporting the teacher in the observation and supervision of each child assigned to their care at all times during scheduled work hours.

The Assistant shall be a Born-again, Evangelical Christian who feels called by God to teach in a Christian School. At all times assistants will model Christ-like character by engaging in behavior and conversations that are appropriate for children, parents, and co-workers.

Assistants must be able to positively interact with all students and share the love of Christ. This includes difficult students, students who work below grade-level and students whose personalities may be difficult. Assistants must put aside their own feelings to treat all students with respect, provide them all with equal learning opportunities and make them feel comfortable in the learning environment.

Assistants report directly to the Preschool Assistant Director and work daily under the supervision of the Program Lead Teacher and as well as teacher(s) in the classroom and on the playground. This position is required to supervise all children in attendance at all times.

Must meet requirements of Title 22: section 101216.1. Preschool aides are required to have completed or be currently enrolled in any of the core Early Childhood Studies Units. Enrollment in at least one ECS Core Early Childhood Studies Course and maintain continuous enrollment until all 4 core courses and one additional course in infant care have been completed with passing grades of C or better at an accredited college or university as required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.

Though prior experience working in a preschool classroom is helpful, it is not required for hire. Aides are expected to continue seeking education in the field of Early Childhood Education through college courses, seminars, and in-service training.

Able to work outside in inclement weather (50 °or less, 90° or more, rain, wind,) to supervise children at all times.

Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crawl, and reach on daily basis.

Able to write on the whiteboard and prepare bulletin boards

Able to lift and move up to 60 pounds occasionally.

Able to climb stairs as needed

Able to quickly summon help when an emergency arises either in the classroom, or on the playground.

Able to render minimal first aid and CPR to students who may be injured while in the classroom or on the playground

Able to escort and supervise children and move them from one area to another as a cohesive unit.

Able to move freely inside the classroom to monitor students

Regular and on-time attendance.

Hours may include some evening events and activities

Occasional travel to conferences and off campus meetings

Under the direction of the Program Lead Teacher and the Classroom Teacher, follow procedures for all tasks required to comply with Title 22 requirements for care and supervision of children, including proper food handling procedures, and cleaning/sanitation procedures

Accept transitions/changes in schedule (due to weather/special activities/programming) with a positive "can-do" attitude.

Accept and carry out other tasks as assigned

Non-exempt

Pay Grade: CCS Pay Grade 2