POSITION TITLE: Preschool Morning Aide
STATUS/HOURS:  Part Time: M-F (19 hrs per week) or M-W-F (18 hrs per week)
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
SALARY RANGE: $16.00 - $20.00
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director
JOB OPENING:  ASAP

Position Summary: St. Vincent Preschool located in Mission Hills is looking for a Preschool Morning Aide. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to your students, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, and assist with school curriculum
• Oversees outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times
• Assist the teacher with rest time and prep work
• Cover for Teacher lunches and breaks
• Provides children with support and care during lunchtime and rest time
• Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning 
• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background
• Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs
• Must be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing 
• Treating children with dignity and respect
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher 
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements to Apply: 

• Must have completed 12 ECE units or completed a minimum of 6 ECE units and enrolled in 6 ECE units (Copy of transcripts provided)
• Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center (preferred)
• Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance
• Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility 

Applicant's Character Traits:

• Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
• Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
• Works well with others
• Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm