Preschool Support Staff

TITLE: PRESCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF

REPORTS TO: PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SCHEDULE: 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR; M-F 8:30am-1:15pm

ABOUT THE POSITION: Preschool Support Staff has the primary responsibility to assist preschool teachers and office staff as needed. This position is committed to their work as a God-given ministry, with the motivation to please God and bring honor to Him.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

All Employees:

• Must be a born again Christian dedicated to the purpose, goals, and mission of FCS.
• Are required to be in weekly attendance at a Bible-teaching church of his/her choice. FCS, as a ministry of Friends Church Yorba Linda, expects its employees to refrain from promoting their own church or denomination.
• Are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of FCS and be in agreement with the Statement of Faith adopted by the School Board.

Preschool Support Staff:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units with passing grades, as required by the State of California Title 22.
• Must have one (1) year experience working with children in a preschool or day care setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Assist teachers with students whenever necessary (i.e. the bathroom, changing clothes, etc.).
• Assist teachers with cutting, making copies, etc.
• Cover playground and crossing guard duty when necessary/assigned.
• Record student attendance and report number changes to the Preschool Director as needed.
• Help set up “Resters” daily and disinfect resting mats weekly.
• Assist with resting laundry weekly.
• Transfer students and the daily sign-in sheet to the Resting Room as assigned.
• Collect the “resting buddies” afternoon snacks and maintain a daily roster as assigned.
• Clean and organize the Resource Room and kitchen (including the refrigerator once a week).
• Deliver fliers and notices to parent mailboxes/student cubbies.
• Direct visitors to the front office to sign in and receive a visitor’s badge.
• Ensure the outside classroom doors remain closed and locked.
• Attend staff meetings and devotions as scheduled.
• Clock in and out of work duties on daily basis through ADP.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

ABILITY TO:

• Provide safe and loving supervision of students in a preschool setting.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and loving environment for students.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in verbal and written form.
• Make sound decisions, within the position’s delegated scope of authority.
• Treat confidential information with discretion and judgment.
• Multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic classroom or playground environment.
• Use and be proficient with Apple devices and software applications as necessary.
• Develop positive and effective working relationships with administrators, staff, and others.
• Adhere to FCS policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is in a preschool setting; must be able to sit, walk, stand for extended periods of time, carry, lift (up to 20 pounds), reach, stoop, read, write, and climb stairs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete a Livescan, Health Screening Report, and provide proof of all mandatory vaccinations, as required by the State of California.
• Must maintain federal, state and local certification requirements as necessary, including 16 hours of EMS Health and Safety training.

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Must have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units with passing grades, as required by the State of California Title 22

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• kids in preschool/ daycare setting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person