Part-Time Preschool Care & Activity Aide

Foothill Country Day School; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill Country Day School in Claremont, CA is seeking a Preschool Assistant (Part-Time) to join our team. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment for preschool children, support lead teachers, supervise during activities, meals, snacks, and daily routines from arrival to dismissal.

The ideal candidate has 12 ECE units, infant/toddler/preschool experience preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it. Work hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• 12 Early Childhood Education units required.
• Infant/toddler and preschool experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Infant/Toddler Certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in activities and play that are developmentally appropriate and stimulate their development
• Provide appropriate care giving routines for individual children and assist children with activities of daily school life
• Help create and maintain an environment that is attractive, clean, organized, safe, and developmentally appropriate and nurturing for children
• Help supervise students in classroom and outdoor settings, ensuring student safety at all times
• Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
• Assist lead teacher in retrieving and distributing meals and snacks
• Provide meal and rest break coverage for teachers and preschool assistants
• Lock all classrooms and set alarm at the conclusion of after school duties
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the School at all times
• Attend meetings, in-services, workshops, and child development program functions

Skills

Understanding Foothill’s Mission & C‑V

Patience

Desire to work with children

Collaborative culture

Congenial attitude

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Physically capable with children

Education

12 Early Childhood Education units required

Infant/toddler & preschool experience preferred

CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens Certification or ability to obtain

Infant/Toddler Certification

Job description

Foothill Country Day School in Claremont, CA is seeking a Preschool Assistant (Part-Time) to join our team. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment for preschool children, support lead teachers, supervise during activities, meals, snacks, and daily routines from arrival to dismissal.

The ideal candidate has 12 ECE units, infant/toddler/preschool experience preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it. Work hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.