Part Time 3 and 4 Year Old Teacher's Aides

Company DescriptionSt. James Preschool is an outreach ministry of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. It is a warm, loving, play based environment which focuses on academic learning and social and emotional development.Role DescriptionThere are several part-time on-site Teacher's Aide positions open for the 2026-2027 School Year in our 3 and 4 Year Old Classrooms. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have obtained a high school diploma. As a teacher's aide at St. James Preschool, you will be responsible for providing a nurturing and educational learning environment for the children, assisting the lead classroom teachers, and implementing engaging activities. You will be working with a team of teachers, and must be a team player! Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to lifting children up to 40 lbs., assisting in snack/lunch duties, monitoring the children's growth and development, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, communicating with parents about their child's progress.QualificationsAt least 1 year experience working with children ages 1-5, preferably in a preschool/daycare settingKnowledge of early childhood education principles and practicesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPatience and understandingAbility to create a positive and supportive learning environmentFlexibility and adaptabilityCPR and First Aid certification (required - available as training hours)Must share Christian beliefs (Catholic preferred, but not required)Responsibilities· Supervise and care for all children in a nurturing and respectful manner.· Assist in creating a center-based, literacy rich classroom environment.· Maintain health and sanitation standards in the classroom.· Blend religious education throughout the preschool program.· Maintain positive guidance strategies.· Maintain attendance records, daily reports and assessments.· Participate in orientation, staff meetings, in-service, workshops, safe environment training, continuing education staff development, CPR/First Aid certification.· Follow program guidelines based on guidelines provided by the Director of Parish Preschools, Office of Catholic Schools.· Check environment on a regular basis to insure quality, health and safety.· Care for equipment and supplies.· Perform all other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director.Job Type: Part-time (15-20 hours/week)Experience:preschool care: 1 year (Preferred)Shift availability:Day Shift (Required)Ability to Commute:McDonough, GA 30252 (Required)Ability to Relocate:McDonough, GA 30252: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person