Wichita Collegiate School (WCS), a thriving Independent School located in Wichita, KS, is adding both full-time and part-time aides to our Early Childhood team. Our Aides are responsible for helping classroom teachers provide a supportive and collaborative learning environment for our students. 

Wichita Collegiate School is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school for students in Early Childhood 2-year-olds through Grade 12. Located in East Wichita on a 42-acre campus, Wichita Collegiate is home to just under 969 students in four divisions. These divisions are named Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.

Founded in 1963, Wichita Collegiate School has shaped our students into inquisitive thinkers and compassionate citizens prepared to impact the world positively. In keeping with our current and historic mission, Collegiate provides our students with a challenging and supportive academic environment alongside robust opportunities in the arts and athletics. 

Wichita Collegiate School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is a member of Independent School Management (ISM). 

Position Description

The Early Childhood Center at Collegiate is a place that values the whole child and supports the unique needs that students bring with them as they enhance our school community. It is expected that our Aides place students at the center of all teaching and learning to ensure the best possible educational experience for our youngest students. Aides at Collegiate value teamwork and are willing to fill a need wherever possible. 

The primary responsibilities of an Aide include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Support the classroom teacher with all the necessary preparation for effective instruction. This includes opening the classroom, project set-up, activities prep and clean up, disinfecting classroom toys and other tasks as assigned. Assist children with bathroom breaks as needed.
• Supervise lunch and ensure the lunch room is clean, orderly, and a positive experience.
• Supervise recess and guide children to play safely. 
• Support team and division-specific student activities with your time and talents. 
• Contribute to the overall positive climate of the school.

Successful Aides have completed course work in early childhood education and have at least six months of classroom experience.

Ideal candidates demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom. 
• A commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices. 
• High levels of accountability, expectations, and communication with all stakeholders.
• A passion and commitment to creating a supportive, fun, and enriching classroom culture that reflects Wichita Collegiate School’s core values and teaching philosophy.

Every one of us is different, together we are Spartans. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.