Preschool Classroom Assistant - Summit Preschool (25-26 School Year) Rootstown Local School

Join Our Summit ESC Preschool Team as a Classroom Assistant!

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive in a nurturing, playful environment? We are looking for dedicated Preschool Classroom Assistants to join our team serving children with special education needs!

Term: 2025-26 school year; Monday - Thursday; 28 hours per week

Qualifications and Possible Job Duties Include:

• High School Diploma
• Previous experience with early childhood children (preschool or kindergarten), early childhood training preferred
• Previous experience with working with children disabilities preferred
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screenings
• Alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Support the preschool teacher in supervising children during playground time, restrooms, hallways, snack/lunch, gross motor activities, and bus routines
• Help create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Assist in the preparing teacher-made instructional materials
• Set up and clean up classroom centers (art, music, housekeeping, blocks, puzzles, and more)
• Help preschool children with daily living skills including removing coat, zipping, buttoning, tying shoes, and toileting
• All other duties as assigned

Deadline: Until filled

Our assistants enjoy the following perks:

• 4 day work weeks plus 1 paid training day per month
• Payment into State Employment Retirement System (SERS)
• Sick leave and personal time
• Annuity and deferral options (i.e., 403b or 457 accounts)
• Monthly discounts with Verizon and local businesses

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

The Summit County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.