Preschool Aide

Position: Full Time Preschool Aide

Full Time Preschool Aide – Xavier College Preparatory

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Preschool Aide supports the classroom teacher in supervising and instructing students. This role helps create a well‑organized, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s development and educational success.

Key Responsibilities Classroom Support

• Assist the teacher with daily classroom activities and routines.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Prepare and clean up materials for lessons and activities.
• Support individual and group instruction.

Child Supervision & Care

• Supervise students during classroom time, outdoor play, assemblies, and emergency drills.
• Assist with caregiving routines and implement respectful, responsive caregiving practices.
• Actively engage children in meaningful and age‑appropriate learning experiences.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students.

Meal & Snack Support

• Receive and set up snacks and meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service areas.
• Supervise children during meals and encourage healthy habits.

Health & Safety

• Assist with the implementation of health and emergency procedures.
• Report accidents immediately and document them in writing.
• Follow first‑aid protocols as needed.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate professionally with teachers, staff, and parents.
• Refer all parent concerns or questions to the classroom teacher.
• Assist volunteers in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality about students, staff, and school matters.

Professionalism

• Attend staff meetings and in‑service training as required.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability.
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with school and parish staff.
• Be flexible and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Model virtue, justice, and professionalism in conduct and dress.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.

Working Conditions &

Physical Requirements

• Active supervision of children in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must meet the physical demands required to care for young children, including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and moving throughout indoor/outdoor environments safely.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to supervise and engage children both indoors and outdoors.
• Willingness to learn and grow in early childhood education practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with staff.
• Commitment to professional and ethical behavior.

Faith & Mission Expectations

• All school employees are expected to uphold and model Catholic values.
• Catholics must sign a public Profession of Faith.
• Non‑Catholics must sign the Diocese of Phoenix Division of Education and Evangelization Profession of Faith form.
• Embrace the leadership and vision of the Pastor and Principal.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all professional responsibilities.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and personal integrity; personal issues do not interfere with managing work responsibilities.
• Adhere to a business professional dress code.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must participate in Safe Environment Training (Called to Protect) and sign the Diocese Code of Ethics Policy.
• Must complete fingerprinting, tuberculin testing, and meet all health and safety requirements per:
  • Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • Diocese of Phoenix.
  • Arizona State Department of Education.

Job Details

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Administrative.
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs.
• Location:
  
  Flagstaff, AZ.
• Salary Range: $36,700.00 – $36,700.00.

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