Preschool Aide at New Life Church of Woodbury

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student supervision, Classroom management, Instructional support, Communication, Task prioritization, Problem solving, Teamwork, First aid, CPR, Early childhood education, Sanitation, Organization

Industry

Description

Description Position Summary: The Preschool Aide is an important part of the early education classrooms, assisting the teacher in all aspects of student guiding and teaching. Responsibilities: Primary: Instruction and Support – 40% Help teacher(s) conduct small group instruction. Provide one-on-one support for struggling students. Assist teacher(s) in daily classroom activities. Student Supervision and Care – 40% Walk students to/from specials, gym, recess and other activities. Mintor lunch and recess. Manage discipline issues. Supervise students in before/after school care programs. Classroom Operations – 20% Restock classroom supplies as needed. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom. Assist with bulletin boards and hallway displays. Assist the teacher(s) with parent and family engagement and communication. Other: Additional Responsibilities: The tasks listed in this job description are not all encompassing. At any point, New Life Church and Academy reserves the right to add additional or different job duties and remove job duties from this position. Spiritual: Employees of New Life Church and Academy must be able to effectively integrate a gospel centered message into their day-to-day responsibilities, must be a born-again believer who exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily walk and a regular attendee and supporter of a church whose fundamental beliefs are evangelical in nature. Requirements Education: Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification. Experience: Required Experience: Previous experience in early childhood or elementary classrooms. In Accordance with MN Rule 3, must be teacher or assistant teacher qualified. Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. Must be able to prioritize tasks and use time efficiently. Must be able to identify and resolve problems. Must be able to gather and analyze information. Treats others with respect and consideration. Must be able to follow through on commitments. Must be able to work as a part of a team and realize and work towards a common goal. Must be able to learn and comprehend new technical skills and knowledge. Travel: This position requires some local travel. Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and will routinely use standard office equipment such computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. The work environment also involves working in a Preschool-12 Private Christian School and Evangelical Church environment and all employees are expected to have a demonstrated and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Working Hours: Typically, employees are expected to work during normal hours and days of business, between Monday and Friday. Specific expectations for each position will be communicated by the supervisor of this position. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities

The Preschool Aide assists teachers with small group instruction, one-on-one student support, and daily classroom activities. They are also responsible for student supervision during lunch, recess, and before/after school programs, as well as maintaining classroom cleanliness.