Adaptive School Support Aide

Primrose School of East Aurora; Eola (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of East Aurora in Illinois is seeking a friendly Support Teacher to help our school run smoothly day to day. This flexible, hands-on role works well in a team and involves stepping in wherever support is needed.

You’ll assist in classrooms, provide coverage for teachers, help with bus arrival and dismissal, support kitchen duties, and handle other school-wide tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and positive, with a comfort level moving between ages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must meet all applicable licensing, background checks, health, and training requirements.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical responsibilities in an early childhood environment, including walking students to a bus stop.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage as needed throughout the school day, including during teacher breaks, planning time, meetings, absences, and other coverage needs.
• Assist teachers with classroom routines, transitions, meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and other daily activities.
• Engage positively and actively with students while maintaining appropriate supervision at all times.
• Help classrooms prepare materials, organize supplies, clean and reset spaces, and complete other tasks that set teachers and students up for success.
• Assist with school bus arrival and dismissal by walking students to and from a nearby neighborhood bus stop.
• Safely supervise students while walking between the school and designated bus stop.
• Ensure accurate attendance and complete required name-to-face and transportation procedures.
• Maintain active supervision and follow all school safety procedures throughout the entire transition.
• Assist in the kitchen as needed with meal and snack preparation, serving, organization, and cleanup.
• Help prepare and distribute classroom food carts and supplies.
• Assist with dishes, kitchen sanitation, and maintaining a clean and organized food‑service environment.
• Follow all applicable food safety, allergy, sanitation, and school procedures.
• Complete school laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and distributing classroom linens and other items.
• Restock classrooms and common areas with necessary supplies.
• Support arrival, dismissal, and other high‑traffic times as needed.
• Complete other duties and miscellaneous tasks as assigned to support the smooth daily operation of the school.

Skills

Dependability

Team player

Adaptable

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primrose School of East Aurora in Illinois is seeking a friendly Support Teacher to help our school run smoothly day to day. This flexible, hands-on role works well in a team and involves stepping in wherever support is needed.

You’ll assist in classrooms, provide coverage for teachers, help with bus arrival and dismissal, support kitchen duties, and handle other school-wide tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and positive, with a comfort level moving between ages.