Program Aide On-Call

Position Title Program Aide on call/Substitutes Employee Type Part-Time Regular Supervisor Title Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division Head Start, U.S. Programs Organization For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children – a healthy start in life, access to education, and a safe environment protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. When you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children and the future we all share. The Role Program Aides On-Call are generalists responsible for providing educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and/or preschool-aged children to foster growth and development in all developmental domains. This position reports to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may be expected to travel to various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to classrooms, centers, bus routes, cafeterias, kitchens, or other program areas as needed to support program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides must ensure the safety and security of children and families and adhere to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Essential Duties Application of clear practice and procedure in day-to-day execution of job. Organize self and manage time to get things done. Keep manager informed of important issues. Build effective relationships within workgroup and with children/families. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change. Classroom Assistance Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and perform minor building maintenance and repairs. May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g., dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested. Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. May be asked to assist Cook and/or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary. Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promote Head Start in the community. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications Must be at minimum 18 years of age. Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English. Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Additional Qualifications Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5‑10 pounds constantly, performing activities such as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre‑employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post‑job offer and prior to employment. This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Compensation The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based upon experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. Benefits Paid time off: 10 days winter break, 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Competitive health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability benefits. Health Savings Account (HSA) option if enrolled in a high‑deductible health plan with company match. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for health care and dependent care. Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Parental/adoption, fertility benefits. Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees. Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year). Wellness 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 and development opportunities, mentorships, certification and tuition assistance. Agency Commitment Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. We are also committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr