Preschool Teachers Aide

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 

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.