Preschool Assistant (Aide)

Typical Hours
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Attendance Requirements
The Preschool Assistant (aide) is expected to be present on school days when students are present according to the hours listed in the Preschool Assistant Employment Agreement and complete mandatory staff training.
- Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am-3:00pm
- Tues/Thurs 8:00am-3:00pm
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
- Must hold and maintain current First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications.
- Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
- Has demonstrated the ability to work with preschool aged children.
Responsibilities
- Reports to the Head Teacher.
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
- Assist assigned teacher in any way possible including but not limited to:
- Prepare and set up activities.
- Implement portions of the daily program as directed by the Head Teacher.
- Maintain daily child attendance log.
- Keep the classroom, storage areas, and bathrooms clean, neat and orderly, and sanitized.
- Attend field trips.
- Be familiar with the Program Policies of Medaryville Nursery School.
- Fill in as Head Teacher in their absence.
- Follow all rules, responsibilities, and provisions outlined in the Medaryville Nursery School Collaboration Lease Agreement with West Central School Corporation.
- Read and be familiar with the MNS Parent Handbook and the MNS Board Bylaws and Policies/Procedures.
Attendance Requirements
The Preschool Assistant (aide) is expected to be present on school days when students are present according to the hours listed in the Preschool Assistant Employment Agreement and complete mandatory staff training.
- The Preschool Assistant will also be compensated a total of 19 hours for attendance at the following mandatory identified events as specified in the Preschool Assistant Employment Agreement:
- Meet-The-Teacher Night (1.5 hours)
- Francesville Fall Festival/Pancake Breakfast (7 hours)
- Christmas Program (3 hours)
- Parent Information Session (1.5 hours)
- Park Day (3 hours)
- Graduation (3 hours)
- The Preschool Assistant is encouraged to attend MNS Board meetings.
To apply, candidates should fill out an Employee Application and email completed materials to MNSboard@medaryvillenurseryschool.com with the word "Application" in the subject line.