Center Aide

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Day Care Licensing Regulations, and USDA guidelines
• Basic computer skills, including typing, data entry, and report writing
• Experience with basic office equipment and supplies
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain a safe environment
• Knowledge of basic kitchen and cleaning procedures

Qualifications

• Six months experience working within a variety of responsibilities to include working with young children, cooking in a restaurant, or cleaning in an industrial setting

Responsibilities

• Serves and welcomes visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries, and directing them.
• Notifies center personnel of visitor arrivals. Issues visitor’s badges and maintains visitor’s log.
• Performs clerical duties by entering data, completing reports, filing, and retrieving information. Types miscellaneous correspondence, reports, memos, faxing information, copying various documentation.
• Assists the teacher in implementing a good balance of child directed and teacher directed activities. Provides healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate. Assists the teacher with record keeping as assigned. Assists with custodial duties of the classroom. Assists with playground supervision. Serves as sick room attendant as directed.
• Assists the bus driver in providing safe transportation for the children. Ensures that all children are seated at all times while the bus is in motion. Ensures that all children are wearing seat belts or are in appropriate car seats. Ensures that all children enter and exit the bus safely.
• Aids the food service staff in preparing health, nutritious meals and snacks as directed, ensuring special dietary needs are met. Assists with record keeping as assigned. Assists with dish washing and maintaining the kitchen and storage areas in a safe, clean condition.
• Performs laundry duties as assigned. Assists with general maintenance of center, such as emptying trash, maintaining floors, bathrooms, replenishing supplies, etc., as needed.
• Communicates positively with staff, parents, and children who participate in the program. Attends local staff and parent meetings if required. Attends local or state training if required. Fosters an understanding of Head Start, its mission, goals, objectives, and program services.
• Maintains confidence and protects agency operations by keeping information confidential. Continually applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties by complying with agency safety standards. Supports participation of a safe environment. Immediately reports any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00 to $19.71 hourly. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. OCDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.