Preschool Educational Aide

In coordination with Garaway Local Schools, the East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a qualified individual to join the team as a Preschool Educational Aide for the 2026-27 school year.   In this position, individuals will provide support to the classroom teacher while working to create productive learning experiences for assigned students.

Responsibilities: 

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of performance expectations, but are not considered all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as necessary:

• Works with small groups and/or individual students according to the teacher’s instructions
• Helps students with a wide range of maturity & developmental levels learn appropriate skills
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
• Supports an inclusive educational environment and helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed
• May be required to assist students with mobility needs and/or assistive or augmentative devices
• Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (i.e., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips)
• Works with teacher to address behavior problems; assists with intervention and/or intervention plans as needed
• Helps prepare classroom, maintain supplies, organize storage of equipment and sanitize as necessary
• Follows standard safety procedures, sanitation processes and personal hygiene rules; helps students with handwashing, hygiene, and snacks when applicable
• Performs clerical work related to classroom activities and prepares classroom equipment for use
• Participates in staff meetings, parent/teacher meetings and other conferences as needed

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment
• ESEA qualification may be required
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Previous experience working with school age children preferred

Skills & Abilities: 

• Performs work activities with limited supervision
• Proactively addresses student behavior; reacts to interruptions and changing classroom conditions effectively
• Uses verbal and nonverbal skills to communicate with staff and students
• Completes paperwork accurately and verifies information is correct
• Exercises self-control when dealing with difficult situations and individuals; must have strong diplomacy skills
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (i.e., mobility issues, transferring, positioning, etc.)
• May be required to successfully complete training in communicable disease, child abuse & neglect, CPR, first aide, and/or behavioral management

 Additional Details:

4 days/week
Salary based on experience and the approved salary schedule.

Interested candidates may submit a resume and letter of interest to: Nanette McFadden, Executive Director of Human Resources, nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org.