Part Time - Pre-K Floating Support Staff - Blackwell Preschool

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for part-time Pre-K Floating Support Staff in Richmond, Virginia. The position involves supervising preschool-age children during mealtimes, nap time, and various activities, ensuring their safety and well-being, while maintaining a clean and fun environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience with young children, and a caring attitude. The role pays $15 per hour and requires a commitment to ensuring safe environments and transitions for children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a childcare or school setting preferred.
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with preschool-age children during various activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for children.
• Report any student injuries or discipline problems to authorities.

Skills

Experience with young children

Caring and compassionate attitude

Ability to follow directions

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

Pre-K Floating Support Staff will supervise and engage with groups of preschool-age children during mealtimes, nap time, teacher planning time, and other designated times during the day as needed. Supervision is needed between 10:30 and 2:30 daily with the opportunity for flexible scheduling within this timeframe (i.e., 10:30-12:30, 12:30-2:30, etc.).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and fun environment for young children
• Supervise students and ensure student safety and well‑being
• Interact with students in a manner appropriate to their developmental level, being fair, consistent, and professional at all times
• Assist with regular classroom and lunchroom routines and organization; provide supervision during meal and nap times, set‑up and pick‑up of cots, distribution and clean‑up of meals, etc.
• Assist with classroom and lunchroom sanitation procedures (disinfecting tables, toys, picking up trays and silverware, helping children pick up spilled food and trash, etc.)
• Assist students with needs that may arise such as opening milk cartons and thermos bottles; encourage good table manners
• Supervise children as they transition from one activity or location to another in the classroom, cafeteria, multi‑purpose room, hallway, restroom, playground
• Escort children to the restroom, assist with toileting and hand‑washing routines as necessary
• Assist with safe student dismissal procedures established by the school
• Provide supervision and support children as they transition between the regular school day and the after‑care program
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or designee

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a childcare or school setting preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Attentiveness to the needs and safety of young children
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for young children
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with other employees, students, staff and others in a fast‑paced, customer service‑oriented workplace
• Ability to supervise children in an orderly and consistent manner following guidelines supplied by the principal or designee
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with preschool‑age children and others
• CPR/AED certification appropriate to age group highly desirable
• First Aid certification highly desirable

Position Details

Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Part‑time, $15 per hour

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Work Location: Blackwell Preschool, Richmond, Virginia

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

Hours: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $15 per hour

Position Type: Part‑time