Preschool Classroom Aide - Eureka HS

Eureka High School; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Eureka High School in Eureka, Missouri is seeking a Part-Time Preschool Classroom Aide to support a safe, caring environment for young learners. The position runs Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a starting date of Oct 19, 2026, and pay rate of $16.64 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting in implementing the preschool program, communicating with children and families, maintaining confidentiality, and keeping CPR/First Aid certifications current.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Regular attendance essential.
• College credit hours preferred/High School graduate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing preschool program.
• Interact with children with patience and compassion.
• Interact with staff and families.
• Complete 12 hours in-service annually.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Maintain confidentiality about students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Physical assistance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Preschool Classroom Aide - Eureka HS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951661

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in providing a safe and caring environment where children's natural excitement for exploring, discovering, and learning are nurtured; to provide a good foundation for elementary school, in accordance with each child's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Location: Eureka High School - Preschool Classroom

Position Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $16.64

This position requires either a valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification. Please add a copy of your certification to the application.

POSITION TITLE:

Full-Day Preschool Classroom Aide

STATUS:

9-Month, Full-Day Preschool Program

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum
• Relates, communicates, and interacts with children with patience and compassion
• Interacts effectively with staff and families in the program
• Completes 12 hours of in-service each year.
• Maintains CPR and First Aid Certification
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
• Performs any other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to assist in providing an encouraging, caring, and safe environment for children
• Ability to assist teacher by setting up activities, preparing instructional materials, and documenting student progress
• Ability to assists students in physical tasks such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering and self-help skills
• Ability to assists with individual and small student groups
• Ability to assume responsibility, respect, confidentiality and patience and compassion with young children
• Ability to assume the responsibilities of the Teacher/Teacher Assistant when the Teacher /Teacher Assistant is absent
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor
• Ability to learn and implement preschool curricular strategies
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to supervise and interact with children on their level (bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor) across settings as assigned (classroom, playground, gym, lunch, crisis management)
• Ability to work in a variety of locations and travel throughout the building(s), including playgrounds, lunch rooms and hallways

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• College credit hours preferred/High School graduate required
• Experience working with children in a similar setting preferred
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within assigned building(s) and classroom(s)

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.64 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• DANIELLE SCHEER , Preschool Supervisor
• Early Childhood- Vandover
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]