Teacher's Aide, PreK (NE)(2026-2027)-St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Hydes MD

A Preschool Teacher’s Aide supports the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The aide assists with classroom activities, supervises children, and helps promote social, emotional, and educational development while reinforcing faith-based principles.

Essential Functions

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities ·


• Supervise children during playtime, meals, nap time, and outdoor activities


• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment


• Support children’s social and emotional development through positive guidance and Catholic values


• Prepare and set up learning materials, crafts, and activities


• Help children with basic needs 


• Monitor children’s behavior and report concerns to the lead teacher 


• Assist with record-keeping and documentation as needed 


• Communicate respectfully with children, staff, and parents 


• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations 


• Model and encourage Catholic values such as kindness, respect, compassion, and gratitude


• Assist in simple prayers, religious activities, and age-appropriate faith formation 


• Help foster a classroom environment rooted in Christian love and moral development

Position Qualifications

•  High school diploma or equivalent (required)


• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children 


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to follow instructions and take initiative 


• Basic organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy classroom environment


• Experience in a Catholic School setting preferred.  


• Coursework in early childhood education (preferred)  


• Previous experience working with young children (preferred)  


• CPR and First Aid certification (may be required or obtained after hire)  


• Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic faith and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools 

Pay Range:  $17.00 - $19.00, Hourly 

Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information: 

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/