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Full Time Preschool Aide

  2025-12-08     Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools     Flagstaff,AZ  
Description:

Preschool Aide

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Preschool Aide supports the classroom teacher in supervising and instructing students. This role helps create a well-organized, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports children's development and educational success.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

  • Assist the teacher with daily classroom activities and routines
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
  • Prepare and clean up materials for lessons and activities
  • Support individual and group instruction
Child Supervision & Care
  • Supervise students during classroom time, outdoor play, assemblies, and emergency drills
  • Assist with caregiving routines and implement respectful, responsive caregiving practices
  • Actively engage children in meaningful and age-appropriate learning experiences
  • Build positive, supportive relationships with students
Meal & Snack Support
  • Receive and set up snacks and meals
  • Maintain cleanliness of food service areas
  • Supervise children during meals and encourage healthy habits
Health & Safety
  • Assist with the implementation of health and emergency procedures
  • Report accidents immediately and document them in writing
  • Follow first aid protocols as needed
Communication & Collaboration
  • Communicate professionally with teachers, staff, and parents
  • Refer all parent concerns or questions to the classroom teacher
  • Assist volunteers in the classroom
  • Maintain confidentiality about students, staff, and school matters
Professionalism
  • Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required
  • Demonstrate punctuality and reliability
  • Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with school and parish staff
  • Be flexible and willing to perform other duties as assigned
  • Be punctual, reliable, and adaptable to classroom needs
  • Model virtue, justice, and professionalism in conduct and dress
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Active supervision of children in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • Must meet the physical demands required to care for young children, including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and moving throughout indoor/outdoor environments safely.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Strong verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to supervise and engage children both indoors and outdoors
  • Willingness to learn and grow in early childhood education practices
  • Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with staff
  • Commitment to professional and ethical behavior
Faith & Mission Expectations

As a representative of the Roman Catholic Church, all school employees are expected to uphold and model Catholic values:
  • Catholics must sign a public Profession of Faith
  • Non-Catholics must sign the Diocese of Phoenix Division of Education and Evangelization Profession of Faith form
  • Embrace the leadership and vision of the Pastor and Principal
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all professional responsibilities
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and personal integrity, personal issues do not interfere with managing work responsibilities.
  • Adhere to a business professional dress code
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must participate in Safe Environment Training (Called to Protect) and sign the Diocese Code of Ethics Policy
  • Must complete fingerprinting, tuberculin testing, and meet all health and safety requirements per:
    • Arizona Department of Health Services
    • Diocese of Phoenix
    • Arizona State Department of Education


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