(2026-2027) Preschool Teacher Aide, Holy Family School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Holy Family School, Nazareth

Position Description

Job Title: Preschool Teacher Aide

FLSA: Non- Exempt

Job Status: Part-Time; School Year only

Reports to: Preschool Director and School Principal

Job Function: A preschool teacher aide is responsible for the safety and supervision of all preschool students and assisting the preschool teacher in providing a nurturing educational environment for the students. The teacher aide ensures the involvement and creativity of each student in the class in a respectful and calm manner. The teacher aide must work cooperatively with all team members to implement the class plans in accordance with the designated class topic. The teacher aide must follow verbal and written directions provided by the preschool teacher. The teacher aide is expected to demonstrate teachable moments to reinforce the students' educational experience and act as a liaison between parents and the teacher and supervising classroom activity in the absence of the teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist preschool teacher with student activities. This includes, but not limited to, working with students during academic lessons, circle time, story time, outdoor lessons, all special classes, bathroom breaks, snack, lunch, arrival and dismissal procedures, and disciplinary discussions.

• Escort students to and from restrooms, special trips (such as Art, Library, Physical Education, Music, and Spanish), recess, and lunch.

• Must be able to interact with students in physical exercise to help with proper, safe, and ergonomic techniques including sing-along, hand motions, dancing, stretching, and other activities involving bending and reaching.

• Ability to read to a large group of students and assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying and decorating bulletin boards.

• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom. Additionally, inform school administrators of any special needs or concerns about a student.

• Educate and reinforce Holy Family Preschool rules of behavior and safety guidelines as well as all policies set forth by the Diocese of Allentown.

• Acquire knowledge of the curriculum and implement the curriculum in the classroom with and without direct supervision.

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and sanitary classroom environment. Keep classroom shelves, counters, storage areas, and bathrooms orderly and free of clutter.

• Provide supervision for children at all times.

• Any other duties assigned by the Pastor, Principal or Preschool Teacher.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Possess an understanding of child development, emotional well-being, and the skills necessary to relate to the student being taught.

• Able to maintain a high level of energy. Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations and age-appropriate behavior.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

• Ability to be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group.

• Good writing skills in order to maintain clear communication with students and teachers.

• Flexibility in the event of changes to schedule, environment, student behaviors, planned activities and lessons.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit on the floor or low chair, walk, stand (up to 1 hour at a time), bend, crouch, kneel, crawl, and sit on the floor with young children. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to operate standard office equipment; with occasional reaching and lifting to 30 pounds. Level of physical fitness that allows for keeping pace with the activity level of young children throughout the school day.

Working Conditions: Normal Preschool classroom setting, seasonal position that mirrors the school year; Working hours align with the morning arrival (7:45 AM) through full-day preschool dismissal (2:45 PM); Monday-Friday; may be required to work outside normal hours to attend school-related events, meetings, and/or staff development.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through iSolved Hire or to the following:

Mr. Derek Peiffer, Principal

peifferd@holyfamilynazareth.com

EOE M/F/D/V