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We are looking for a part-time preschool classroom aide/assistant for Monday/Tuesday/Thursday half days (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) and Friday full day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Additional hour substitutions as needed to accommodate staff vacations. The candidate must value young children and education. Passion, enthusiasm, work ethic, and hands-on abilities are key.
 
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Part-Time Preschool Classroom Aide/Assistant

Hours:
Friday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Required)
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (extended hours if needed)
Additional time as needed to substitute

Lunch:
Lunch is included and served at school

Compensation:
Based on education and experience

Holidays/Vacation:
6 months minimum full-time work is needed to be eligible for paid holiday/vacation time.

Staff - Child Ratio: Max 1:6

Responsibilities:
* Interact with children, parents and visitors
* Ensure health, safety, and positive engagement of children, indoors or outdoors
* Ensure school cleanliness and maintenance, especially post meals, restroom usage, and cleanup routines
* Ensure and model strong hygiene and positive guidance behavior
* Adhere to and enforce classroom policies and procedures
* Help toddlers in potty training. Diaper/pull-up cleanups are needed.
* Daily consistency in energy and availability for work

Requirements:
* Up-to-date immunizations are required - TB Screening Test clearance in the last year, vaccinations for Influenza, TDAP, MMR, Chickenpox, and Polio clearance needed before start
* Some experience working with kids 1 year to 5 years of age is desirable but not required.
* Live scan (DOJ/CACI fingerprint) clearance required before start
* Active person with the physical ability to pick children, movement and being on feet for long periods, outdoor walks and runs, squatting, kneeling, and being at child's level or on the floor multiple times during the day.
* 6-12 core ECE units desired but not required to start
* Bilingual speakers with a strong command over English and another language desired
* Experienced candidates with Friday availability seeking additional work hours with an interest in a consistent, stable, and personal work environment are being sought since the role is long-term. Students in local colleges 18 years and above especially interested in preschool education are also eligible to apply to gain hands-on experience. A commitment for an academic year is needed minimally since this is not a short-term role.

References:
2 work references required

Contact:
Interested candidates should email their contact details and resume to info@avidkidscircle.com.