Preschool Educational Aide

EAST CENTRAL OHIO SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kentucky is seeking a part-time Preschool Educational Aide to support young students in their academic journeys. The role involves one-on-one work with students, leading group activities, and ensuring all children receive the necessary support for a positive learning experience. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience working with children, along with a valid Ohio license.

Benefits

SERS Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Previous experience working with school-age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups and individual students according to teacher's instructions.
• Support students in learning appropriate skills and participating in activities.
• Monitor ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.

Skills

Working with students

Supporting classroom needs

Encouraging creativity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

The East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a part time Preschool Educational Aide to work with our youngest students as they embark on their academic careers. As part of the Preschool Program in Belmont County with Bellaire Local Schools, the aide works with students one-on-one, leads group activities, supports classroom needs, and ensures that students receive the appropriate support to have a positive learning experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Previous experience working with school-age children preferred
• Meets preschool licensing law/annual training requirements

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups and/or individual students according to the teacher’s instructions
• Helps students with a wide range of maturity & developmental levels learn appropriate skills
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
• Supports an inclusive educational environment and helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed
• Encourages student creativity using music, art, and play activities that address the learning style of each student
• Actively participates in planned recreational activities and takes precautions to ensure safety
• May assist students with mobility needs and/or assistive or augmentative devices
• Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (i.e., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips)
• Works with the teacher to address behavior problems; assists with intervention and/or intervention plans as needed
• Helps prepare the classroom, maintain supplies, organize the storage of equipment, and sanitize as necessary
• Performs clerical work related to classroom activities and prepares classroom equipment for use
• Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives
• Prepares snacks for students as required; assists students with routine hygiene
• Participates in staff meetings, parent/teacher meetings, and other conferences as needed
• Performs other duties as required

Additional Details

Two days per week, T/Th. SERS Retirement Plan

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Nanette McFadden, HR Director, via email – [e-mail]