PreSchool Teacher Aide

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Diocese of Harrisburg

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Classroom Aide
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location:
  
  St. Joan of Arc School

Job Description

PRESCHOOL TEACHER AIDE

Full-Time

City & State:
Hummelstown, PA

School:
St. Joan of Arc

Payroll Grade: _ FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Nature of Position:

• The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial, and municipal legislation and policies.
• The Preschool Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

Reports to: Pre School Director and/or Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support of the following:

• Faith Formation: Model Catholic values, lead daily prayers, and share simple Bible stories.
• Instructional Support: Work with small groups or individual students on basic literacy, numbers, and fine motor skills.
• Classroom Management: Supervise children during lessons, meals, recess, transitions, and dismissal.
• Daily Operations: Prepare learning centers and art supplies; assist with snacks, hygiene, and rest time.
• Communication: Assist the lead teacher with student observations and daily classroom needs.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma required (Associate degree in Early Childhood preferred).
• Active Catholic preferred, or a strong commitment to supporting Catholic teachings.
• Ability to pass state background checks and diocesan Youth Protection (Virtus) training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge - The applicant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• child development and early education theories and practices
• safe and appropriate activities for children
• relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times
• an understanding of any cultural environments specific to the children attending

Skills - The applicant must demonstrate the following skills:

• supervisory skills
• analytical and problem-solving skills
• effective verbal and listening
• communications skills
• stress management skills
• teaching skills

Personal Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• respectful
• culturally aware/sensitive
• flexible
• demonstrate sound work ethics
• consistent and fair
• compassionate and understanding
• able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

Qualification: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with an active teaching certificate, preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

The applicant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a PreK Teacher's Aide. The applicant would normally attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the position through completion of a post-secondary Early Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teaching experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands
:
Caring for children can be physically demanding.

• The Preschool Teacher Aide may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child-sized furniture.
• The Preschool Teacher Aide will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and the facility, and may move throughout the community with children.
• The Preschool Teacher Aide may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents,…