Center & Bus Aide

CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA • Fallon, NV

4d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Center & Bus Aide is an entry-level role working under the guidance of an Education Specialist and following the children’s program schedule and school calendar. The position supports classroom activities, maintains a safe playground environment, and promotes children’s health, safety, and school readiness. The role may also contribute to transportation, kitchen operations, family services, and developmental specialties across multiple locations within the center.

The aide actively supervises and engages with children, supports their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development, and works with teachers to provide ongoing learning opportunities. The aide helps create a warm, respectful, inclusive classroom; supports children with IFSPs and IEPs; encourages bilingualism and learning through nature; and assists with hygiene, sanitation, and safe family-style meal service in accordance with CACFP rules. The position also involves caregiving tasks such as lifting children, changing diapers, feeding infants with bottles, and sitting on the floor during activities. The aide receives and acts on feedback and may take on additional responsibilities that support the center’s objectives.

This is an eight-month position. The anticipated start date is March 2027.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Entry-level position; prior education or experience is not required.
• Enthusiasm for working with children, including children with special needs and limited English proficiency.
• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort sitting on the floor, crawling, running, and performing tasks associated with caring for children aged 0–5.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permits, or ability to acquire them within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in both Spanish and English.
• High school diploma or GED is highly preferred.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within the first six months or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervision, safety, and health policies and procedures.
• Actively supervise and engage with children to support their safety and well-being, working closely with teachers.
• Foster an 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 positive, warm, caring, and respectful classroom environment.
• Respond to children’s emotional, physical, and educational needs while fostering freedom of expression and autonomy.
• Collaborate with teachers to engage children in activities and maintain ongoing learning opportunities in the classroom.
• Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and encourage practices that support dual-language learners.
• Encourage children to learn through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
• Assist with suitable learning activities for children with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Model proper grammar, an appropriate voice level, and clear speech.
• Support classroom sanitation and cleaning schedules.
• Follow CACFP rules, maintain sanitation during mealtimes, and follow family-style meal service guidelines.
• Receive and act on feedback from supervisors and advisors, and seek training or assistance when needed.
• Assist with caregiving tasks, including lifting children, changing diapers, feeding infants with bottles, and sitting on the floor during activities or circle time.
• Provide support in the classroom and maintain a safe playground environment.
• Contribute as needed to transportation, kitchen operations, family services, developmental specialties, and other center responsibilities.

Benefits

• Strong compensation and comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial well-being.
• Continuous training and certifications, with career development opportunities.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced colleagues.
• A positive, respectful workplace that values balance and healthy boundaries.
• A workplace culture prioritizing wellness, connection, and belonging.
• Regular recognition and appreciation of employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed