Pre-School Instructional Aid at St. Paul Lutheran School (Merced)

Application Deadline

4/25/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
4/22/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$16.50 - $19.00 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Year Round
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

Private Christian Pre-K - 6th Grade School

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Maintain State of California Preschool License requirements and State of California Health and Welfare Codes. • Assist Preschool Teacher with age appropriate activities by working with individual student or small groups of students (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, assessments, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and by caring for student's needs. • Assist the Preschool Teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities. • Help manage the classroom environment, ensuring it remains organized and safe. • Supervise and engage with children during daily routines, including playtime, mealtime, and transitions. • Provide one-on-one support to children who need additional help with tasks or learning activities. • Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere to promote social and emotional development. • Assist in the preparation and organization of learning materials and classroom activities. • Help children with basic needs such as toileting, handwashing, and personal hygiene. • Observe and monitor children’s progress, behavior, and development, reporting any concerns to the Preschool Teacher. • Maintain open communication with Parents or Guardians about their child’s progress and behavior. • This Position requires a high level of confidentiality

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The Preschool Instructional Aide will work closely with the Preschool Teacher to support young children in a classroom setting. This position involves assisting with the implementation of daily educational and faith based activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and helping children develop social, cognitive, and motor skills. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, and dedicated to fostering a positive learning experience for preschool-aged children. Classroom size will not exceed eighteen (18) preschool-age children pursuant to Section 101216.3.  

 

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION • 12 units ECE/CD and/or current enrollment in an ECE/CD class at a regionally accredited college or university. • Including semester units in each of the following core areas: Child/Human growth and development. Child, family, and community or child and family relations. Programs and curriculum CLEARANCES Fingerprint Background Clearance, re-Employment Screening, Immunization Record, and TB.

If interested, please submit Cover Letter and Resume to marisolmartinez@stpaulmerced.com

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION • 12 units ECE/CD and/or current enrollment in an ECE/CD class at a regionally accredited college or university. • Including semester units in each of the following core areas: Child/Human growth and development. Child, family, and community or child and family relations. Programs and curriculum CLEARANCES Fingerprint Background Clearance, re-Employment Screening, Immunization Record, and TB.

If interested, please submit Cover Letter and Resume to marisolmartinez@stpaulmerced.com