Center Aide

Responsible for

• Providing assistance throughout the Head Start Center.
• Supporting all center operations including cleaning, meal distribution, classroom assistance, and special projects.

Skills & Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Individual must be able to satisfactorily perform duties and;
  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
  • Write reports and business correspondence;
  • have the ability to effectively present information;
  • Cooperate successfully as a member of a team;
  • Possess good organizational skills, with sensitivity to details;
  • and
  • Proficient with computer operations and possess skills preferably with MS Office

Additional Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle with required liability insurance for use in business related travel.
• Must be able to work at various sites under different supervisors.
• Must ensure efficient operations and present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire.
• Must be philosophically compatible with the mission of PACE and become familiar with the agency’s strategic plan goals.

Childcare Requirements

• Free from Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Annual TB test.
• National fingerprint check every three years.
• State criminal history and sex offender check every five years.
• Pre-employment drug test & physical examination certification.
• Physical examination recertification every four years.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Encourage children to explore, experiment, question, observe, and play.
• Perform cleaning within the center and classroom.
• Aid with distribution and serving of food in a safe and sanitary manner as needed.
• Support management with various office tasks.
• Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times.
• Display a caring, nurturing approach toward all children, families, and staff.
• Maintain staff and family confidentiality.
• Attend all assigned training and meetings.
• Submit timely, accurate and complete reports.
• Comply with company, state and federal mandates.
• Provide ongoing communication and information sharing with staff, parents, and community members.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephone and other office equipment.
• May require moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must physically be able to intervene in the event of an emergency.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Requires ability to set priorities and work schedule yet adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful.
• Consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute.
• Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephone and other office equipment.
• May require moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must physically be able to intervene in the event of an emergency.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
• Requires ability to set priorities and work schedule yet adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful.
• Consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute.
• Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.