The City of Pleasanton is seeking a caring, energetic individual to join our team as aPreschool Aideand help support a fun, engaging early childhood environment at the City’s Gingerbread Preschool program. In this role, you will assist with classroom setup and clean-up, help guide children through activities, support the Preschool Teacher with daily routines, and help maintain a safe, positive learning environment for young children. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants hands-on experience in a City-run preschool program.
We're Looking for Someone Who Is
- Patient, dependable, and genuinely enjoys working with children.
- A strong team player who communicates well with participants, co-workers, supervisors, and parents.
- Familiar with basic customer service practices and basic program concepts.
- Positive, proactive, and ready to stay active and engaged throughout the day.
- Flexible and able to work a varying schedule as program needs require.
In This Role, You Will
- Assist with classroom and activity setup and clean-up.
- Help implement classroom activities according to the prepared curriculum.
- Assist program participants and interact with children under supervision.
- Work closely with the Preschool Teacher and program staff to support children’s learning and help the classroom run smoothly.
- Administer first aid as required and help maintain a safe program environment and facility.
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Perform basic tasks under direct supervision as part of the day-to-day preschool program.
A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us
- You will be part of children’s early learning experiences in a meaningful, hands-on role.
- You will enjoy active, engaging work where each day brings variety, creativity, and opportunities to make a positive impact.
- You will gain hands-on experience in early childhood education within a well-established, City-run program.
- You will work in a supportive team environment with consistent daytime hours.
A Few Challenges You Might Face- The role can be physically demanding and fast-paced.
- You will need flexibility, patience, and the ability to adapt to changing situations during classroom activities and daily routines.
- The schedule may include a variety of shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays throughout the year.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
- At least 18 years of age.
- Knowledgeable about early childhood best practices.
- Able to supervise and lead children ages 2 to 6.
- Comfortable climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, sitting on the floor with children, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work effectively in a team environment and follow directions.
- Capable of developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid prior to starting employment, or able to successfully complete required certification before employment if applicable.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:Preschool AideEducation and Experience:- Equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
- Some experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, recreation, camp, classroom, or similar setting.
Knowledge of:- Basic operational rules and protocols of assigned facility.
- Ability to learn and perform proper care/storage of program
equipment/supplies.
- Basic customer service practices.
- Basic program concepts.
Skill to:- Operate activity equipment and tools.
- Follows directions.
- Work in a team environment.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to:- Lift up to 25 pounds.
- Move and set up program equipment and supplies.
- Climb, squat, kneel, and sit on floor as needed to accomplish job duties.
- Operate tools and equipment.
- Assemble basic equipment, tools and supplies.
- Work flexible hours.
Additional Requirements:- Possess current American Red Cross certification, or participate in training program and successfully certify prior to employment including CPR, First Aid and AED.
- Interact well with small children.
- Early Childhood Education units desirable.
