Preschool Aide (Part-Time) - Multiple available
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Principal and Preschool Director, the preschool aide provides assistance in all areas to the preschool teacher.
Founded in 1954, The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic elementary school serving children in Preschool to 8th Grade. Students come from New Providence as well as surrounding communities and parishes.
The goal of The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is to develop students who are solidly grounded in moral values and who are respectful, committed, confident, self-disciplined, and academically excellent individuals. We are proud that our students go on to some of the finest private and public secondary education institutions in New Jersey.
HOURS
The teacher shall report each day school is in session or when so required by the principal. The school year runs from September 1 to June 30th. This candidate would start in September 2026.
- The days and times will be determined by the principal.
HOURLY WAGES
BENEFITS
- Voluntary 403b plan (Pre-Tax & Roth)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Daycare experience (preferred)
- High school diploma or higher
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The following specific responsibilities are representative of the duties required in this position. They may be unilaterally but reasonably changed based on the working environment and departmental needs.
- Assist teachers with implementing curriculum, assessing/monitoring student growth and behavior and provide feedback on their progress.
- Build a trusted relationship with families to help develop student foundational skills.
- Help create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Utilize effective strategies to engage students.
- Foster the social and emotional development of students through guidance and support.
- Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform diapering duties as needed throughout the day.
- Able to stand for at least 50% of assigned time
- Able to move around the classroom and other areas in the building where students are gathered to monitor and assist students
- Sit, kneel or bend to work with a students who are seated at a table or desk
- Accompany students as they move through the building, including up and down stairs
- Move/carry books and other items needed for instruction
- Move chairs/desks when needed
- Perform physical tasks required to maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment
- Write or type on a regular basis
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position please send your resume and cover letter to Danielle Mollo at dmollo@theacademyolp.org.