Part-Time Preschool Classroom Aide — Early Education Support

Roman-Catholic-Diocese-of-Harrisburg-; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Harrisburg seeks a Preschool Classroom Aide for Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Lancaster, PA. This part-time role supports teachers with clerical tasks and student activities, and provides individual attention to learners as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising students, distributing materials, assisting with classroom operations, and helping with special needs students. Reports to the Principal; requires a GED or high school diploma and being at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Minimum GED, high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Preschool classroom aides must know the appropriate responses when dealing with children and how to properly show educational materials to the classroom.
• Additionally, learning to follow the instructions of a teacher is extremely important.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.

Skills

Child supervision

Classroom assistance

Education

GED/high school diploma

Job description

The Diocese of Harrisburg seeks a Preschool Classroom Aide for Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Lancaster, PA. This part-time role supports teachers with clerical tasks and student activities, and provides individual attention to learners as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising students, distributing materials, assisting with classroom operations, and helping with special needs students. Reports to the Principal; requires a GED or high school diploma and being at least 21 years old.