South Newton School Corporation Position Description

Start Date-August 11, 2026

Position Title: Little Rebel Preschool Assistant

Department: High School

Reports To: Principal

Summary: The Preschool Assistant supports the daily operation of Little Rebel Preschool located in South Newton High School by assisting the lead teacher and high school students in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for preschool-aged children. This position helps model developmentally appropriate practices while supporting hands-on learning experiences for high school students enrolled in the Education Professions pathway and Hospitality Management pathway.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the supervision and care of preschool children throughout the school day.
• Support daily classroom routines, including arrival, centers, meals, restroom breaks, rest time, and dismissal.
• Help prepare and organize classroom materials, activities, and learning centers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behavior and social-emotional development in children.
• Support high school students as they interact with preschool children during lessons and activities.
• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities planned by the lead teacher.
• Observe children and communicate concerns or notable progress to the lead teacher and parents.
• Follow all school safety procedures, health guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in classroom setup, bulletin boards, and special events as needed.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and high school students.
• Assist and supervise high school students in preparing and serving snacks and lunch for preschool children.
• Guide students in following proper food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
• Support and supervise cleanup routines, including washing dishes, sanitizing tables, sweeping/mopping floors, and maintaining a clean kitchen and eating area.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, which are necessary for the daily operation of Little Rebel Preschool.

Qualifications Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience working with young children is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, staff, and high school students.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Education and/or Experience:  High School diploma or equivalent preferred.  Successfully passing the ParaPro test or 60 college hours. 

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general information.  Ability to fill out reports on Brightwheel.  Ability to speak using grammatically correct English.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to understand basic math and record data.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with students in a variety of situations, such as recess and classrooms.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively engage with young children. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.   The employee is required to supervise children both indoors and outdoors.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision sufficient to read typed or written material.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is generally performed indoors.