Program Aide - PreK Counts

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

Program Aide

A vacancy exists for a Program Aide to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services PreK Counts at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! This part-time position serves students ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help children develop self-help skills by actively participating in all phases of mealtime activities and toileting.
• Assist with meal preparation and classroom operation.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Help prepare for, participate in, and clean up after an activity.
• Assist children to participate in daily activities and gain independent skills aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
• Contribute to daily and weekly classroom planning.
• Work cooperatively with an attitude of support as a member of the classroom team.
• Participate in activities planned for parents and promote community connections.
• Adhere to and implement MCIU policies, procedures and directives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Location

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit PreK Counts program has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. More information on the PreK Counts program and locations can be found at https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/pre-k-counts/.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, up to 5 hours/day, 10 months (180 days/year)

Hourly Rate

$15.52/hour

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Family-friendly schedule (no nights, weekends, or holidays!)

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words

Education Preschool School District Montgomery County