Center Aide

About the role

Join our team and embrace a versatile position working under the guidance of our Education Specialist. You'll find excitement in the diversity of tasks that may lead you to multiple locations within our center.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom, ensuring a safe playground environment, and fostering the health, safety, and school readiness of our young learners.
• Contribute to transportation, kitchen operations, family services, and developmental specialties.
• Demonstrate compliance with all supervision, safety, and health policies and procedures.
• Actively supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety and well-being, and working closely with teachers.
• Foster a supportive environment where children can develop and practice appropriate behaviors individually and in groups.
• Promote children's physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and language development through culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment defined by positive, warm, caring, and respectful interactions with children.
• Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to children's emotional, physical, and educational needs, fostering freedom of expression and autonomy.
• Collaborate with teachers to engage children in activities and maintain a classroom that offers ongoing learning opportunities.
• Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and encourage practices that support dual-language learners.
• Encourage learning through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
• Aid in implementing suitable learning activities for children with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Set an example by using proper grammar, maintaining an appropriate voice level, and speaking clearly.
• Support classroom sanitation and cleaning schedules.
• Strictly adhere to CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) rules, ensuring sanitation during mealtimes and following guidelines for family-style meal service.
• Be open to feedback and act based on recommendations from supervisors and advisors, proactively seeking training or assistance when required.
• Comfortably and safely assist with physical caregiving tasks, including lifting children, changing diapers, feeding infants with bottles, and sitting on the floor during activities or circle time.
• Embrace additional responsibilities that contribute to the center's objectives.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years old to embark on this journey.
• This entry-level position welcomes candidates with or without prior education or experience.
• The physical demands entail extended periods of walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, as well as the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• You should also be comfortable sitting on the floor, crawling, running, and performing tasks associated with caring for children aged 0-5.
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English is a plus.
• A high school diploma or GED is highly preferred, possessing a CDA (Childhood Development Associate) within the first six months or an AA in Early Childhood Education or a related field is even more advantageous.
• Be prepared to present current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler's permits or acquire them within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Bilingual Promoter
• Nature's Educator
• Safety Enforcer
• Learning Enabler
• Compliance Champion
• Watchful Guardian
• Nurturer of Growth
• Development Dynamo
• Positivity Ambassador
• Child Advocate
• Caregiving Support

Benefits

We offer strong compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your health and financial well-being.

Pay

Great Pay & Benefits – We offer strong compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your health and financial well-being.

Schedule

Professional Growth – Access to continuous training, certifications, and clear career development opportunities.

Supportive Mentorship – Work alongside experienced mentors and coaches who are invested in your success.

Work-Life Harmony – A positive, respectful workplace that values balance and healthy boundaries.

Wellness & Inclusion – Thrive in a culture that prioritizes wellness, connection, and a strong sense of belonging.

Recognition & Appreciation – Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed — we celebrate your contributions regularly.