Job Details

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