Preschool Aide

Overview

Preschool Aides provide care and supervision for children at preschool centres under the direction of Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers.

Day-to-day

• demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and pre-school centres
• prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities
• assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• assists children individually to learn social skills
• assists with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material
• distributes and collects lesson materials.

Considerations

• stressful.