Early Head Start Center Aide
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
- Must be able to promote positive communications within and outside Early Head Start
- Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs required.
- Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
- 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 is required within 60 days of hire
- Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed
Nice To Haves
- Preference for infant and toddler experience with an Early Head Start or similar program
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Head Start parent or past parent preferred
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
- Integrating all program services in a classroom of up to 8 children
- Fostering a nurturing environment for our youngest charges
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
