Pay Range: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour (based on education and experience) Join the Whispering Pines Preschool Team! Do you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with children, and have a strong work ethic? Whispering Pines Preschool may have the perfect opportunity for you! For more than 35 years, Whispering Pines Preschool has been a respected, family-owned organization serving children and families throughout Upstate New York. With five thriving locations, we are committed to providing high-quality educational experiences and fostering a supportive environment for both our students and staff. We are seeking talented, detail-oriented, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping children learn and grow. If you are energetic, personable, and demonstrate integrity in your work, we encourage you to apply. Position Summary The Preschool Aide assists in creating a positive learning environment that supports the growth, development, and individual needs of each child. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the aide helps ensure a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom experience for all students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist in creating a learning and emotional environment that promotes each child's growth and development • Support classroom activities, lesson preparation, and mealtimes • Help maintain classroom management and implement daily schedules and routines • Encourage positive behavior and a productive learning environment • Support students with and without special needs • Provide general supervision of children under the direction of the classroom teacher • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked classroom and building environment • Assist with before-school and after-school wraparound childcare programs • Perform other duties as assigned