Program Aide On-Call

About the role

The Program Aide on-call/Substitutes Employee plays a crucial role in providing educational, relational, and social experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. They assist classroom staff, serve as a temporary substitute, and handle janitorial and kitchen duties. This position requires adherence to Save the Children’s values and standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply clear practices and procedures in daily job execution.
• Organize self and manage time efficiently.
• Inform manager of important issues.
• Build effective relationships within the workgroup and with children and families.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities.
• Support teachers in various aspects of the program.
• Provide custodial support as needed.
• Prepare and serve food in the kitchen.
• Assist in kitchen duties as needed.
• Perform bus monitor duties as required.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and staff and parent meetings.
• Adhere to Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Follow Save the Children’s Employee Handbook, Human Resources Policies, and other resources.
• Operate a motor vehicle to fulfill job duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with certification as applicable by federal, state, or local Head Start or childcare regulations.
• Basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to relate sensitively to children and communicate effectively with staff, parents, and families.
• Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Proven ability to keep information on families strictly confidential.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Some duties requiring repetitive actions and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use.

Additional Qualifications

• Clear pre-employment background check requirements.
• Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents receive preference for employment vacancies.

Pay and Benefits

The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break, 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Health: Competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option.
• Life: Agency-paid life and AD&D benefits.
• Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits.
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships.

About Us

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