Preschool Aide (Part-Time), St. Jerome Regional School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Jerome Regional School, Tamaqua

Position Description

Job Title: Preschool Aide

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Openings: Multiple

Job Status: Part Time; school year only

Reporting Functions: Reports to Pre-School Teacher

Job Function: Assist the Pre-School Teacher in providing a nurturing educational environment for the students. This includes acting as a liaison between parents and the teacher and supervising classroom activity in the absence of the teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Pre-School Teacher, assist students in performing activities/lessons and provide special help to students on specific skills when needed.

• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying and decorating of bulletin boards.

• Perform classroom clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.

• Escort students to and from restrooms, special trips, recess, and lunch.

• Prepare and clean up after snack time.

• Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day. This includes during recess, lunch, and dismissal.

• Supervise all classroom activities when the teacher is not in the classroom.

• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.

• Assist in the coordination of field trips and fundraisers associated with the preschool program.

• Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Jerome Regional School.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor, Director, or Pre-School Teacher.

Additional Condition of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children; an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• Initiative and the willingness to follow a teacher's direction.

• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and teachers.

** Must have clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, crouch, lift and/or move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; may occasionally climb stairs. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word: hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting; working hours are between 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. May be required to work outside normal hours to attend school-related events, meetings, and/or staff development.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through iSolved Hire or to the following:

Amy Hannis-Miskar

Email: ahannismiskar@sjrschool.com

EOE M/F/D/V