Center Support Assistant

General Description

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that provides early childhood education and holistic family support. ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package and is seeking candidates for various positions in the Savannah River Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms as needed, following the day’s planned activities.
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive learning experiences.
• Foster a positive, nurturing environment using positive guidance techniques.
• Build supportive relationships with children to encourage social and emotional growth.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and accreditation standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including medication handling and emergency protocols.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards and assist with center upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with families and encourage parent involvement.
• Participate in family-style meals (if applicable).

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
• Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity.
• Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records.
• A willingness to learn and continue personal education.

Certifications

• Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children.
• Renew every 2 years. Current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
• At least 10 hours of state-approved training completed within the first 90 days of employment.
• 25 hours of annual training (January–December) in topics related to child development, health and safety, curriculum, and program operations. Training must be Georgia state-approved and documented in the staff member’s personnel file.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor classroom and outdoor playground settings.
• Tolerance for noise and high activity levels.

Essential Physical Skills

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed to assist children or move classroom materials.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and sitting on the floor to engage with children at their level.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
• Capacity to respond quickly and physically in emergency situations.
• Regular visual and auditory monitoring of children to ensure safety and engagement.
• Tolerance for high noise levels and a fast-paced, physically active environment.