West Field High School - Student After-School Preschool Daycare Aide (25832)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for an After-School Preschool Daycare Aide at West Field High School. This position is for 2.00 hours per day, 9 months per year, and is intended for current high school students.

Applicants shall apply at wsd.tedk12.com/hire. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

Job Description/Overview:

An after-school preschool daycare assistant is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. This role involves supervising children during after-school activities, assisting with homework, and organizing engaging educational and recreational activities. The assistant helps prepare and serve snacks, maintains a clean and organized space, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations. Effective communication with parents about their child’s progress and behavior is essential. Additionally, the assistant monitors and manages children’s behavior, using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution techniques to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Flexibility, patience, and strong teamwork skills are crucial for adapting to the dynamic needs of the children and the daycare environment.

The job of Preschool Daycare Assistant includes the duties of helping direct instruction to students aged 3-5 from wide-ranging backgrounds. 

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment 
• Helps administer ongoing assessment of students’ educational growth and developmental progress to inform instruction, including progress monitoring assessments
• Effectively communicates information both verbally and in writing with parents and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality of all educational and special education student records
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of the teacher's lesson plans
• Implement positive behavior supports, behavior plans, and interventions as needed
• Monitors individual students, classroom, playground activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations
• Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job function
• Possesses problem solving skills
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, school staff, district staff, and patrons
• Participates in ongoing, focused, and intensive professional development
• Works with other personnel as needed for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Plans and incorporates family engagement, including ongoing communication between home and school, and parent education opportunities based on each family’s circumstances
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the administrator in providing records/materials
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Basic Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of diapering, performing transfers, transitions, and position changes
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly
• Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in a preschool setting preferred
• Willing to participate in required district and school trainings

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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