Preschool Program Aide — Part-Time, Family‑Friendly Schedule

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Family-friendly schedule

Job summary

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Montgomery County, PA seeks a part-time Program Aide for the PreK Counts program serving children aged 3–5. This role supports meal times, classroom operations, safety, and daily activities under the Office of Early Childhood Services.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, up to 5 hours per day, 180 days per year, with an hourly rate of $15.52. Equal opportunity employer; provides a family-friendly schedule.

Qualifications

• No educational requirement.
• Desire to work with pre-school age students and help them grow socially and academically.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry up to 30 pounds, be outside in all seasons, prepare food, hear and see well.
• Provide own transportation.
• Ability to relate to young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop self-help skills during mealtimes and toileting.
• Assist with meal preparation and classroom operation.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Help prepare for, participate in, and clean up after activities.
• Assist children to participate in daily activities and gain independent skills aligned with PA Early Learning Standards.
• Contribute to daily and weekly classroom planning.
• Work cooperatively as part of the classroom team.
• Participate in activities planned for parents and promote community connections.
• Adhere to MCIU policies and directives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool support

Classroom assistance

Diversity awareness

Job description

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Montgomery County, PA seeks a part-time Program Aide for the PreK Counts program serving children aged 3–5. This role supports meal times, classroom operations, safety, and daily activities under the Office of Early Childhood Services.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, up to 5 hours per day, 180 days per year, with an hourly rate of $15.52. Equal opportunity employer; provides a family-friendly schedule.