St. Patrick Catholic Preschool is hiring a part-time Teacher Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. In this role, you will support the lead teacher in providing developmentally appropriate early childhood education experiences rooted in Catholic values.
What You'll Do
- 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, and 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 upkeep of all educational equipment and material.
- Help children establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene; changing diapers is required in our 2-year-old classroom.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- You will be required to complete the Safe Environment requirements of the Rockford Diocese Virtus Online program.
- You will be required to complete CPR/First Aid training.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
