Part-Time Preschool Aide & Substitute Teacher

Diocese of Allentown; Hellertown (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Allentown in Hellertown is seeking a Substitute Preschool Aide/Teacher to support the classroom and assist the Pre-School Teacher for the school year. This part-time position reports to the Pre-School Teacher and involves supervising students and helping with lessons.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least two years of college in child development, plus patience and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
• Initiative and willingness to follow a teacher's direction.
• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Previous experience working with children; an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Pre-School Teacher, assist students in performing activities/lessons and provide special help to students on specific skills when needed.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying and decorating of bulletin boards.
• Perform classroom clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.
• Escort students to and from restrooms, special trips, recess, and lunch.
• Prepare and clean up after snack time.
• Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day. This includes during recess, lunch, and dismissal.
• Supervise all classroom activity when the teacher is not in the classroom.
• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.
• Assist in the coordination of field trips and fundraisers associated with the pre-school program.
• Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Theresa Preschool.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor, Principal or Pre-School Teacher.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Classroom management

Initiative

Writing skills

Relating to children

Education

High School Diploma

2 years college in child development

Job description

Diocese of Allentown in Hellertown is seeking a Substitute Preschool Aide/Teacher to support the classroom and assist the Pre-School Teacher for the school year. This part-time position reports to the Pre-School Teacher and involves supervising students and helping with lessons.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least two years of college in child development, plus patience and strong writing and communication skills.