PreK and Kindergarten Assistant

PreK and Kindergarten Teacher Assistant St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School Summary

St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in early childhood. Pre‑K teacher aides provide support to teachers leading a pre‑K program. They handle children aged between 3 and 5 years by adapting classroom activities to reinforce classroom goals and objectives. They assist teachers in handling individual students and groups of students by imparting lessons.

They assist young students with assignments and also manage student behavior within a classroom. To work as a pre‑k aide, one must be good with children aged between 3 and 5. One must be able to handle temper tantrums and assist children in handling their personal needs such as toileting and washing.

Full‑time hourly contract basis

depending on education & experience

School Principal

Aug. – May with some additional training days

M, T, W, Th, F (any one or more)

40

7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours may be added for meetings, etc.)

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education
• Commitment to the Mission of St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
• Minimum of a two-year Associates Degree
• Commitment to student growth and success
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Proficiency in technology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality

• Four‑year B.A./B.S. Degree
• State Teacher Certification in appropriate grade level
• Three years teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred
• Catechist certification
• Safe Haven training

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing and implementing age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional material such as flash cards and cutouts.
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by nurturing behavior.
• Distribute and collect workbooks and worksheets and assist students in their assignments.
• Guide independent study and handle remedial work activities.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Observe students for changes in behavior and report findings to lead teacher.
• Assist lead teacher in evaluating students and writing down assessments.
• Supervise students during field trips to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Organize and supervise physical education programs during school time.
• Handle student record keeping, filing and photocopying activities.
• Supervise and impart instruction to students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide one‑on‑one support to young students such as helping them write their names or learn initial counting.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb steps
• Sit for periods of time chairs and floor
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift up to 50 lbs

• Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Participates in curriculum and staff development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level, and participates in programs and activities that are provided by the school.
• Attend all in-service days required.