Preschool Center Aid; Children Ages 3-5

Description The Children's Learning Center Position Description Preschool Center Aid (Ages 3-5 years)

Reports to:

Education Supervisor

Supervises: n/a

Terms of Employment:
Non-Exempt

Program Service Type: 9 month (school year)

Student Age Range:
Ages 3-5 years.

(Revised/Reviewed August 2025)

Position

Purpose:

To assist the designated teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities for preschool students aged 3-5 years. To work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities and duties of the center to meet the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of Head Start children and families. Provide services to the designated teacher, which have been identified as accommodation, in the classroom, home visits, meetings, and office time.

• Assist teacher in establishing weekly lesson plans that promote individual and group educational plans.
• Assist teacher in ensuring that all performance standards within the education component are met and carried out according to Head Start and The Children's Learning Center program philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning centers as requested by the teacher.
• Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities. Ensure that all classroom activities are carried out daily.
• Assist teacher in encouraging experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open‑ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers.
• Assist in monitoring environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day, taking steps to address deficiencies as they relate to designated teacher's capabilities.
• Observe and record behaviors of children and relay information to the teacher regarding the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy environment and share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to janitorial duties as assigned by teacher such as sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping of floors in bathroom and classrooms, cleaning and sterilizing of toilet and sinks.
• Assist in involving the children in the preparation and clean‑up of nutritious foods and cleanup at mealtime.
• Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand washing, and resting.
• Share the responsibility of providing appropriate care for children with disabilities.
• Help the Teacher Assistant with the responsibility of the children when the teacher is not present.
• Provide input to the teacher for parent/teacher conferences and staffing's for development and evaluation of individual goals of children and families.
• Maintain an approach to guidance within the framework of Head Start and TCLC policy to ensure that children are ta ught, disciplined, & supervised in a consistent manner.
• Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience. Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, families, and cultures.

• Communicate respectfully and regularly with parents, regarding each child's progress.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Encourage parents to participate in program activities.

• Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards and give them to the teacher.
• At the direction of the teacher provide accurate written records, including assessments, IFSP documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms.
• Support Family Service Coordinator in documentation regarding concerns with families and children at scheduled staffing's.
• Assist teacher as needed with various record keeping systems used for data tracking, outcomes and assessments.
• Assist meeting all deadlines for the school and state.

• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting Policy.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information.
• Maintain objectives and professional standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Know and comply with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of the center.
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
• Communicate effectively with staff and volunteers.
• Maintain…