Head Start Center Aide
About The Position
The Head Start Center Aide supports the operation of a preschool classroom serving up to 20 children. Working with the teaching team, the aide helps maintain a vibrant, nurturing learning environment and supports children’s well-being and development. Duties include preparing and distributing nutritious meals, completing daily cleaning tasks to keep the classroom clean and organized, providing staff breaks, and performing other daily tasks as directed by the teaching team. The role is described as an opportunity for personal growth and career advancement, including as a steppingstone to an Assistant Teacher role. NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It combines pre-kindergarten education with health, nutrition, and family advocacy services, supporting social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being for children ages three to five. The position is located in La Pine, is full-time at 40 hours per week, and is subject to normal school-year furloughs of approximately 12–16 weeks per year, depending on position and location. Compensation is $21.89 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour for bilingual Spanish skills. The role is union represented.
Requirements
- Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs.
- The position is rated as active and occasionally requires lifting 50 pounds.
- Complete an initial health examination and periodic re-examinations as recommended by a health care provider to ensure communicable diseases do not pose a significant risk to others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
- Have a Food Handler’s Card before the date of hire and keep it current throughout employment.
- Be currently enrolled in the Oregon Child Care Division Criminal History Registry (CBR) before the date of hire and maintain the required status throughout employment.
- Have access to reliable transportation.
- Obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire and keep it current throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Preschool experience with a Head Start or similar program.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Experience as a Head Start parent or past parent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute nutritious meals.
- Complete daily cleaning tasks to maintain a clean and organized classroom.
- Provide necessary breaks for staff members.
- Carry out daily tasks as directed by the teaching team.
- Support a nurturing and educational classroom environment for children.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums.
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums.
- 100% employer-paid vision insurance premiums.
- 100% employer-paid life insurance premiums.
- Agency-paid retirement plan, up to 6%.
- Almost two weeks of paid vacation accrued within the 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
