Preschool Classroom Aide - Clarkson Valley

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in providing a safe and caring environment where children’s natural excitement for exploring, discovering, and learning are nurtured; to provide a good foundation for elementary school, in accordance with each child’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Location: Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center (2730 Valley Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005)

Position Schedule: 10:30a to 4:30p Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $16.64

This position requires either a valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification. Please add a copy of your certification to the application

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. Internal closing date is November 13, 2026

POSITION TITLE:

Full-Day Preschool Classroom Aide

STATUS:

9-Month, Full-Day Preschool Program

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

HUMAN RESOURCES:

x

Approved

Not Approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum
• Relates, communicates, and interacts with children with patience and compassion
• Interacts effectively with staff and families in the program
• Completes 12 hours of in-service each year.
• Maintains CPR and First Aid Certification
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
• Performs any other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to assist in providing an encouraging, caring, and safe environment for children
• Ability to assist teacher by setting up activities, preparing instructional materials, and documenting student progress
• Ability to assists students in physical tasks such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering and self-help skills
• Ability to assists with individual and small student groups
• Ability to assume responsibility, respect, confidentiality and patience and compassion with young children
• Ability to assume the responsibilities of the Teacher/Teacher Assistant when the Teacher /Teacher Assistant is absent
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor
• Ability to learn and implement preschool curricular strategies
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to supervise and interact with children on their level (bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor) across settings as assigned (classroom, playground, gym, lunch, crisis management)
• Ability to work in a variety of locations and travel throughout the building(s), including playgrounds, lunch rooms and hallways

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification
• College credit hours preferred/High School graduate required
• Experience working with children in a similar setting preferred
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within assigned building(s) and classroom(s)