Pre-Kindergarten Extended Day Staff, Cibolo

Ignite your desire to be the best!

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

Position Overview

The Pre-K Extended Day Staff plays a vital role in supporting young learners beyond the traditional school day by fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. This position assists in planning and leading daily activities, supervising students, and reinforcing early learning concepts such as numbers, colors, and shapes. The staff supports meal and snack times, encourages positive social interactions, and provides individual attention to students as needed. Additionally, they help maintain a well-organized and clean classroom, set up for the next day's activities, and communicate observations about students' academic and social development to the lead teacher. Through their care and guidance, the Pre-K Extended Day Staff helps ensure a positive early learning experience for every child.

Essential Functions

1. Curriculum Implementation & Student Support

• Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities for PreK students.

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments, reinforcing concepts in literacy, numeracy, and language skills.

• Adapt classroom activities and materials (e.g., art projects, computer learning programs) to align with learning objectives.

• Provide a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages student engagement and growth.

2. Classroom & Behavior Management

• Supervise students in various settings (classroom, playground, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

• Monitor student interactions and behaviors, intervening as needed to promote positive social development.

• Report student observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, behavioral concerns) to the appropriate staff.

• Enforce cleanup routines after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.

3. Student Care & Safety

• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and hygiene activities to ensure their well-being.

• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, including sanitizing tables and learning areas.

• Ensure students are accounted for during sign-in and sign-out procedures.

• Foster a sense of security and comfort for young learners through nurturing interactions.

4. Administrative & Clerical Support

• Maintain classroom records and documentation (e.g., attendance logs, student observations).

• Prepare instructional materials by laminating, making copies, and assembling bulletin boards.

• Assist in preparing classroom newsletters and other communication materials.

• Keep classroom equipment organized and in working condition.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) or childcare setting.

Certifications & Background Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal history background check.

• Must obtain and maintain a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional coursework or training in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

• Experience working in a structured Pre-K program or extended day program.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to positively interact with all students and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers and school staff.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

• Professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Physical & Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• May require lifting objects up to 25 pounds on occasion.

• May involve extended periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentration.

• Occasional travel between campuses for training as needed.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best!

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority. Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement. 

Ignite your career and apply today!