Provisional Disability Service Aide

About the role

We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff
• Implement active supervision strategies
• Assist children with individual education plans
• Assist in lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom
• Implement screenings and assessments
• Data entry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED working towards CDA to be completed within two years of hire required
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Experience working with young children required
• Two years experience in early childhood education and direct experience working with at-risk population and/or Head Start experience preferred

Skills

• Compassionate
• Organized
• Flexible
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance

Pay

$19.11 - $20.05/hour

Schedule

32.5 hours per week, partial year position (approx. 43 weeks), provisional beginning 08/24/2026. This position is expected to last between 90 and 270 days, with the possibility of converting to a permanent position (permanency is not guaranteed).

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break
• Generous time off policy that increases over time
• Free mental health services for staff
• Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness
• Ongoing training opportunities including job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement
• Medical benefits (subject to eligibility rules) for provisional employees
• Personal and sick time earned for provisional employees