Temp - Preschool Aide

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Preschool Aide in the Library and Recreation Department. In this part‑time, temporary role, you will support teachers in providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging preschool experience for young children in the City’s Gingerbread Preschool program. Typical assignments include assisting with classroom activities, supervising children, preparing materials, supporting daily routines, maintaining an orderly learning environment, and helping children learn and explore through play.

This position offers a rewarding, hands‑on environment where your work helps create positive early‑learning experiences for Pleasanton children and families every day!

• Caring, patient, and genuinely interested in working with young children.
• Team‑oriented, with the ability to work effectively alongside teachers and other Preschool Aides.
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to adapt to changing classroom needs and daily routines.
• Observant and proactive, able to recognize opportunities to support children and teachers without always needing to be asked.
• A clear and courteous communicator with children, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Receptive to direction and feedback, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Assist teachers with the supervision and care of children in a preschool classroom setting.
• Support the implementation of age‑appropriate, play‑based activities that encourage learning, growth, exploration, and social development.
• Help prepare classroom materials, learning centers, snacks, and activities.
• Assist children with daily routines, including transitions, clean‑up, indoor and outdoor play, and other classroom activities.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behavior, social interaction, and participation among children.
• Communicate observations and concerns to the teacher or supervisor as appropriate.
• Perform related duties that support the successful operation of the Gingerbread Preschool program.

• You will make a meaningful difference by helping young children build confidence, curiosity, and important early‑learning skills.
• You will work in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to learn at their own pace.
• You will gain valuable experience working closely with experienced educators and supporting a respected community preschool program.
• You will enjoy variety in your work, from helping with creative activities and outdoor play to supporting classroom routines and special events.
• You will be part of a supportive Recreation team that values collaboration, positive relationships, and excellent service to the Pleasanton community.
• You will have the satisfaction of helping create a positive first school experience for children and families.

• Supporting children with different developmental needs, learning styles, personalities, and levels of independence.
• Remaining attentive and responsive in an active classroom environment.
• Balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a safe, positive, and engaging atmosphere for children.
• Assisting children through emotional moments, and occasional behavioral challenges with patience and consistency.
• Working both indoors and outdoors and participating in active, hands‑on classroom and playground activities.

• Experienced or interested in working with preschool‑aged children in a classroom, recreation, childcare, or similar setting.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while also taking initiative…