Educational Aide - Full or Part-time

LRESC - Flying Colors Preschool; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) LRESC - Flying Colors Preschool in Newark, Ohio is seeking an Educational Aide for full-time or part-time work. The position requires the Ohio Educational Aide Permit, BCI/FBI background checks, and willingness to obtain a Paraprofessional License through the Ohio Department of Education.

The successful candidate will support the classroom teacher, assist students with diverse needs, maintain confidentiality, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid ODE Educational Aide Permit
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Work in cooperation with classroom teacher
• Ability to work with children that may have severe emotional disorders, severe cognitive delays or multiple disabilities
• Be adaptable & flexible
• Maintain confidential information regarding students, families and programming staff
• Be adept/comfortable with computer technology
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction, correspondence and memos
• Willing to participate in professional development as needed
• Ability to effectively present information to students, families, and other staff members
• Must demonstrate regular & predictable attendance

Skills

Team collaboration

Disability support

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Professional development

Student presentation

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid ODE Educational Aide Permit

BCI/FBI background checks

Job description

Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) LRESC - Flying Colors Preschool - Newark, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Educational Aide - Full or Part-time

Licking Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) LRESC - Flying Colors Preschool - Newark, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education

Job Details

Job ID: 5925578

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Preschool Aide - The Licking Regional Educational Service Center has opening for a full or par-time educational aide to work at our Flying Colors Preschool. Salary range will depend on experience. Applicant must be willing to complete a BCI and FBI background check and obtain their Paraprofessional License through the Ohio Department of Education. This position will remain open until the successful candidate can be found.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1.High School Diploma or Equivalent
  2.Valid ODE Educational Aide Permit
  3.Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1.Work in cooperation with classroom teacher
  2.Ability to work with children that may have severe emotional disorders, severe cognitive delays or multiple disabilities
  3.Be sensitive to the needs of others
  4.Be adaptable & flexible
  5.Maintain confidential information regarding students, families and programming staff
  6.Be adept/comfortable with computer technology
  7.Ability to read and comprehend instruction, correspondence and memos
  8.Wiling to participate in appropriate professional development as needed
  9.Ability to effectively present information to students, families, and other staff members
  10.Physical demands must be met to perform essential duties required of the position
  11.Ability to obtain & maintain proper credentials
  12.Must demonstrate regular & predictable attendance
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deborah Howarth , Preschool Director
• 119 Union Street
• Newark, Ohio 43055
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]