PreK Substitute Aid

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Developmental Preschool Teacher

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: As Needed

STANDARD HOURS: As Assigned

Position Summary

The Pre-K Substitute Aide provides temporary classroom support in the absence of the regular preschool instructional assistant. Under the direction of the classroom teacher and administration, the substitute aide assists in creating a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool students. The substitute aide supports instructional activities, supervises students, and helps maintain daily classroom routines while ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing daily instructional activities and classroom routines.
• Provide support to individual students and small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction, centers, meals, recess, restroom breaks, and transitions.
• Assist students with age-appropriate self-help skills, including toileting, dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene as needed while maintaining student dignity and privacy.
• Support positive behavior expectations and classroom management strategies.
• Help prepare instructional materials and maintain an organized, clean, and safe classroom environment.
• Foster positive relationships with students through patience, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and district information.
• Follow lesson plans and directions provided by the classroom teacher or administrator.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
• Follow all Greenwood Community School Corporation policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children or children with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with young children in a classroom setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, dependability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, assist, and supervise young children as needed.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach, and sit on the floor for extended periods.
• Ability to actively supervise students indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of appropriate preschool classroom practices.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with young children.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments and routines.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.