PreK Classroom Aide

Applitrack; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing Pre-K classroom aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting teachers, guiding young children, and assisting with daily activities from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Candidates should be comfortable with children aged 3–5, handle behavior, and assist with toileting and classroom tasks. A two-year Associates Degree is required, with more qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education.
• Commitment to the Mission of Holy Family Catholic School.
• Minimum of a two-year Associates Degree.
• Commitment to student growth and success.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Proficiency in technology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing and implementing age appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional material such as flash cards and cutouts.
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior.
• Distribute and collect workbooks and worksheets and assist students in their assignments.
• Guide independent study and handle remedial work activities.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Observe students for changes in behavior and report findings to lead teacher.
• Assist lead teacher in evaluating students and writing down assessments.
• Supervise students during field trips to make-certain their safety and wellbeing.
• Organize and supervise physical education programs during school time.
• Handle student record keeping, filing and photocopying activities.
• Supervise and impart instruction to students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide one-on-one support to young students such as helping them write their names or learning initial counting.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Technology proficiency

Organization

Professional growth

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

State Teacher Certification

Catechist certification

Safe Haven training

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Holy Family Catholic School
• Date Available: Immediate Opening
• Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Pre K Classroom Aide

Holy Family Catholic School

Summary: Holy Family Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in the early childhood. Pre-K teacher aides provide support to teachers leading a pre-k program. They indulge in handling children aged between 3 and 5 years by adapting classroom activities for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals and objectives. They assist teachers in handling individual students and groups of students by imparting lessons. They assist young students with assignments and also manage student behavior within a classroom. To work as a pre-k aide, one must be good with children aged between 3 and 5. One must be able to handle temper tantrums and assist children in handling their personal needs such as toileting and washing.

Category: Full-time hourly contract basis Pay Rate: depending on education & experience Reports To: School Principal Work Year: 2026-2027 School days: Aug. - May with some additional training days. Speci?c Days Needed: M, T, W, Th, F (any one or more) Min./Max. Hours per week: 40 Job Hours: 7:30 AM 3:30 PM (additional hours maybe added for meetings, etc).

Quali?cations:

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education.
• Commitment to the Mission of Holy Family Catholic School.
• Minimum of a two-year Associates Degree.
• Commitment to student growth and success.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Pro?ciency in technology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and con?dentiality.

Preferred Quali?cations:

• Four-year B.A./B.S. Degree.
• State Teacher Certi?cation in appropriate grade level.
• Three years teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred. Catechist certi?cation
• Safe Haven training

Essential Functions:

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing and implementing age appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional material such as ?ash cards and cutouts.
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior.
• Distribute and collect workbooks and worksheets and assist students in their assignments.
• Guide independent study and handle remedial work activities.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Observe students for changes in behavior and report ?ndings to lead teacher.
• Assist lead teacher in evaluating students and writing down assessments.
• Supervise students during ?eld trips to make-certain their safety and wellbeing.
• Organize and supervise physical education programs during school time.
• Handle student record keeping, ?ling and photocopying activities.
• Supervise and impart instruction to students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide one-on-one support to young students such as helping them write their names or learning initial counting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer the network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb steps.
• Sit for periods of time chairs and ?oor
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Job Functions:

• Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Participates in curriculum and staff development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level; and participates in programs and activities that are provided by the school.
• Attend all in-service days required.