Early Head Start Center Aide

NeighborImpact • Redmond, Bend, Prineville, OR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

NeighborImpact’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families with children from birth to age three, as well as pregnant women. Early Head Start aims to foster school readiness and social competence, ensuring children and families receive the necessary resources and support during the critical early years. The role of an Early Head Start Center Aide is a dynamic position essential for the smooth operation of the center-based facility by integrating all program services in a classroom of up to 8 children. Responsibilities include: the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to children, maintaining cleanliness and order within the center, and stepping in to provide relief for other staff members during their breaks. This position requires a compassionate individual with a keen eye for safety and the ability to foster a nurturing environment for our youngest charges.

Requirements

• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs
• Occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds
• Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider)
• Food Handler’s Card
• Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR)
• Access to reliable transportation
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire
• Certifications must be kept current to remain employed

Nice To Haves

• Infant and toddler experience with an Early Head Start or similar program
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Head Start parent or past parent

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of nutritious meals to children
• Maintaining cleanliness and order within the center
• Stepping in to provide relief for other staff members during their breaks
• Promote positive communications within and outside Early Head Start

Benefits

• 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!)
• Almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Separate sick leave accrual

What This Job Offers

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