Part Time 3 and 4 Year Old Teacher's Aides

Company Description

St. James Preschool is an outreach ministry of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. It is a warm, loving, play based environment which focuses on academic learning and social and emotional development.

Role Description

There are several part-time on-site Teacher's Aide positions open for the 2026-2027 School Year in our 3 and 4 Year Old Classrooms. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have obtained a high school diploma. As a teacher's aide at St. James Preschool, you will be responsible for providing a nurturing and educational learning environment for the children, assisting the lead classroom teachers, and implementing engaging activities. You will be working with a team of teachers, and must be a team player! Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to lifting children up to 40 lbs., assisting in snack/lunch duties, monitoring the children's growth and development, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, communicating with parents about their child's progress.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working with children ages 1-5, preferably in a preschool/daycare setting
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and understanding
• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment
• Flexibility and adaptability
• CPR and First Aid certification (required - available as training hours)
• Must share Christian beliefs (Catholic preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

· Supervise and care for all children in a nurturing and respectful manner.

· Assist in creating a center-based, literacy rich classroom environment.

· Maintain health and sanitation standards in the classroom.

· Blend religious education throughout the preschool program.

· Maintain positive guidance strategies.

· Maintain attendance records, daily reports and assessments.

· Participate in orientation, staff meetings, in-service, workshops, safe environment training, continuing education staff development, CPR/First Aid certification.

· Follow program guidelines based on guidelines provided by the Director of Parish Preschools, Office of Catholic Schools.

· Check environment on a regular basis to insure quality, health and safety.

· Care for equipment and supplies.

· Perform all other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.

Job Type: Part-time (15-20 hours/week)

Experience:

• preschool care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• McDonough, GA 30252 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• McDonough, GA 30252: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person