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Diocese of San Diego

Preschool Aide

Diocese of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Preschool Aide role at Diocese of San Diego. School Name: St. Therese Academy Preschool Location: 6440 Saint Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92117 Reports to: Preschool Director Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; hourly Pay Rate: $18 - $20/hour Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $20.00/hr Description

Assists teachers with classroom preparations, supervises students, and provides support as needed. Primary Responsibilities

Gets materials/supplies ready for the day and sets up equipment inside the classroom and on the playground. Prepares naptime by setting up mats and bedding for the week. Assists with general housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and clean classroom environment, including disinfecting heavy traffic areas, cleaning sinks, countertops, and tabletops, and sweeping. Supervises students during lunch, snack, recess, on the playgrounds, and in line; guides outside play. Assists students having difficulty resting during naptime. Recognizes student needs and provides solutions. Complies with CA state and county codes and licensing regulations. Follows classroom rules determined by lead teachers and/or the director. Supervises bathrooms as needed, including assisting with bathroom accidents. Attends all professional development trainings, school functions, and staff meetings. Performs other duties deemed necessary for a smooth functioning program as assigned by the teacher and/or director. Requirements

Religious Qualifications

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications

Proof of completion of 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand the stages of early childhood development and learning progressions Ability to solve problems and provide solutions. Ability to cope with a stressful environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and duties based on needs of children and teachers. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements

Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom; may hold objects during demonstrations. Occasional sitting when developing lesson plans or grading. Move around the classroom and navigate between desks; walk on both even and uneven surfaces. Be able to kneel, squat, stoop, or bend as needed. Reach above shoulder height; may rotate trunk or neck to view the class. Assist in rearranging desks and chairs; lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds as needed. The employee may be required to travel to various city and county locations for trainings or workshops. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. St. Therese Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Seniority level

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