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.
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.