What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers Aide position at St Patricks Church Crane Rd?
PRESCHOOL TEACHER AIDE, PART-TIME
St. Patrick Catholic Preschool is looking for a part-time classroom aide to work in our preschool
classrooms starting the 2026-2027 school year.
Schedule
Class days vary depending on the grade level. All classes meet in the mornings from 8:15am-11:15am
for PK3 and PK4 and 8:30am-11:00am for PK2.
Essential Job Functions
- Support the Teacher in the execution of developmentally appropriate early childhood education
experiences with a variety of materials in the areas of religion, art, music, literacy, science,
mathematics.
- Assist in supervising activities which promote the health, emotional, social, intellectual, and
physical development of each child consistent with Diocesan goals and objectives.
- Provide and maintain a neat, safe, organized classroom; assists in taking responsibility for up-
keep of all educational equipment and material.
- Help children establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene; changing diapers required
in our 2-year-old classroom.
Summary of Benefits
Requirements:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be a practicing Catholic with a knowledge of Catholic prayers, holidays, and teachings.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work with teacher.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
- Professionalism expected in attire, communication, and demeanor.
Qualifications Profile
- Will be required to complete the Safe Environment requirements of the Rockford Diocese Virtus
Online program.
- Will be required to complete CPR/First Aid training.