Program Aide - PreK Counts

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 is seeking a Program Aide for the Office of Early Childhood Services PreK Counts to support 3-5 year olds. This part-time role runs Monday through Friday, up to 5 hours daily, 180 days per year, at the MCIU Learning Academy in Norristown, PA.

Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate of $15.52. Qualifications include a genuine desire to help preschoolers grow socially and academically, the ability to relate to diverse families, and required clearances

Qualifications

• Desire to work with preschool students and help them grow socially and academically.
• Ability to relate to young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Own transportation is required for the role.
• Must have original clearance certificates: State Police, Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop self-help skills during mealtimes and toileting.
• Assist with meal preparation and classroom operations.
• Provide a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Prepare for, participate in, and clean up after activities.
• Support daily activities and promote independent skills per PA Early Learning Standards.
• Contribute to daily/weekly classroom planning and collaborate with the team.
• Engage with parents and foster community connections.

Skills

Preschool experience

Diversity awareness

Communication with families

Transportation required

Education

Clearances: State Police, Child Abuse Registry, PDE FBI

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23

• Position Type:
  Early Learning (Head Start & PreK Counts)/ Program Aide
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
• Location:
  Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
• Closing Date:
  09/25/2026

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:

• 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.

MCIU Learning Academy (1605 W Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401)

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.

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.

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